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    YOU ARE HERE: Home » Recipes » Pork

    By Carol · Published: Jul 13, 2018 · Modified: Jun 15, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure.

    Southwestern Spiced Grilled Pork Chops with Plum Jalapeno Salsa

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    4.75 from 4 votes
    1 hour
    Southwestern Spiced Grilled Pork Chops with Plum Jalapeno Salsa + Summer Entertaining with FarewayMeatMarket.com, Popchips and Southern Breeze #SummerEatsBBoxx #Ad @sbreezetea

    Southwestern Spiced Grilled Pork Chops with Plum Jalapeno Salsa is a delicious, summery dinner for two that’s perfect for date night or a weeknight dinner.

    Photo of Southwestern Spice Grilled Pork Chops with Plum Jalapeño Salsa on cast iron pan.

    Hey, all!  I’m sharing something very special for an easy date night dinner for two that is super easy to pull together!  I’ve also got some great summer entertaining tips!

    Summer entertaining tips:

    • Create a defined outdoor “dining room” with the outdoor furniture you already have or borrow a few pieces from inside your home.
    • Borrow from your yard and garden to create an unfussy centerpiece such as floating a large flower or even several in a glass bowl.
    • Use flameless battery-powered candles on your table so you don’t have to worry about them being knocked over or the wind blowing them out.
    • Repurpose white Christmas lights by hanging them around your party area to set a festive mood.
    • Keep dinnerware casual.  Use pretty disposables, melamine or even mismatched pieces from second-hand stores.
    • Use a decorative tub or trough filled with plenty of ice to keep drinks cool.
    • Keep the food seasonal and casual.  Serve lots of salads, vegetables and fruit.
    • Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold.
    • Be aware of cross-contamination when grilling meats.  Always use a clean platter for the finished product.
    • Set plenty of citronella candles around the party area to keep bugs away.

    How to make Southwestern Spiced Grilled Pork Chops with Plum Jalapeno Salsa:

    • Start with two thick bone-in pork rib chops.

    Photo of two uncooked pork chops on white plastic cutting board.

    • Combine all the spices in a small bowl then transfer to a jar and keep airtight.  The rub recipe makes plenty so you can use it all summer long!

    Photo of Southwestern spice blend in glass jar on white wood background.

    • Generously season the pork chops with the spice rub.  Then grill.

    Photo of two uncooked pork chops on white cutting board coated with spice mixture.

    • While the pork chops are grilling, prepare this fresh, spicy plum and jalapeno salsa.

    Photo of freshly washed plums in antique white enameled colander.

    • Combine all the salsa ingredients in a bowl then serve with the chops.

    Photo of Plum Jalapeno Salsa in glass bowl being stirred with white spoon.

    What could be easier?

    Close-up photo of Southwestern Spice Grilled Pork Chops with Plum Jalapeno Salsa and lime halves in the background.

    Photo of Southwestern Spice Grilled Pork Chops with Plum Jalapeño Salsa on white wood background.

    Serve with some simply grilled vegetables on the side and you’ve got a wonderful, casual summertime dinner for two!

    More pork recipes you’ll love:

    • Cajun-Smothered Pork Medallions
    • Pecan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon – Mustard Sauce
    • Spicy Tahini Pork Medallions with Harissa Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
    • Sicilian Stuffed Pork Chops with White Wine and Caper Sauce
    • Cuban-Style Mojo Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Black Beans
    • Slow Cooker Honey Ham with Pineapple Salsa
    Southwestern Spice Grilled Pork Chops with Plum Jalapeño Salsa - Overhead hero shot of pork chops with salsa, chips and tea on white wooden background

    Southwestern Spiced Grilled Pork Chops with Plum Jalapeno Salsa

    4.75 from 4 votes
    By: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen
    Southwestern-Spiced Grilled Pork Chops with Plum Jalapeno Salsa is a delicious, summery date night dinner for two that you can pull together easily!
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    Prep Time 45 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Pork
    Cuisine Southwestern / Mexican
    Servings 2
    Calories 456 kcal

    Equipment

    • Wusthof Chef Knife
    • Cutting Board
    • Glass Mixing Bowls
    • Weber Portable Grill

    Ingredients
      

    Southwestern Spice Rub

    • 3 tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
    • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
    • 1 tablespoon dried oregano - preferably Mexican
    • 2 teaspoons onion powder
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

    Salsa

    • 4 large plums - ripe but firm, pitted and chopped
    • 1 jalapeno pepper - seeded if desired
    • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
    • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
    • 3 tablespoon honey - or to taste
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • Salt - to taste

    Pork Chops

    • 2 bone-in rib pork chops - (10-12 ounce)
    • Canola or olive oil - for grill

    Instructions
     

    Southwestern Spice Rub

    • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

    Salsa

    • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.

    Pork Chops

    • Preheat a grill to medium-high. Generously season chops with spice mixture.
    • Lightly brush grates of the grill with a small amount of oil. Place the pork chops on the grill. Cook 4-5 minutes on the first side.
    • Flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until pork chops reach an internal temperature of 155 degrees.
    • Serve chops with salsa.

    Notes

    MAKE AHEAD:  Salsa can be made 1 hour ahead and refrigerated.  Chops can be seasoned with spice rub up to 24 hours ahead of time and refrigerated.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 | Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 2600mg | Potassium: 1214mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 4321IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 7mg

    These are estimated values generated from a nutritional database using unbranded products. Please do your own research with the products you're using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

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