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    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
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    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.

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      • Equipment
      • Ingredients  1x2x3x
        • Southwestern Spice Rub
        • Salsa
        • Pork Chops
      • Instructions 
        • Southwestern Spice Rub
        • Salsa
        • Pork Chops
      • Notes
      • Nutrition

    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!

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    • 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.

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    What could be easier?

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

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    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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