Santa Fe Chops with Firecracker Salsa

Name: Santa Fe Chops with Firecracker Salsa
Prep time: 24 h
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Pork
Ingredients: 6 boneless pork center loin chops, 1 1/2-inch thick; 1 T chili powder; 1 T ground cumin; 1 T ground black pepper; 1/2 t salt; Firecracker Salsa:; 1 jalepeno chilie, seeded and minced; 1 20-oz can pineapple tidbits, drained; 1 medium cucumber, diced; 1 T fresh lime juice; 1 T brown sugar; Pinch of salt

Recipe courtesy of The National Pork Board.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep Time: 4 - 24 hours
Cook Time: 20 - 30 minutes

Ingredients:

6 boneless pork center loin chops, 1 1/2-inch thick
1 T chili powder
1 T ground cumin
1 T ground black pepper
1/2 t salt

Firecracker Salsa:

1 jalepeno chilie, seeded and minced
1 20-oz can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 medium cucumber, diced
1 T fresh lime juice
1 T brown sugar
Pinch of salt

Directions:

Firecracker Salsa
- In small bowl, stir together pineapple tidbits, diced cucumber, lime juice, brown sugar, salt and jalapeno chile (Wear rubber gloves when handling hot chile).
- Cover and refrigerate 4-24 hours to allow flavors to blend.
Preheat grill to medium heat.
In small bowl, mix together chili powder, cumin, pepper and salt.
Rub evenly onto both sides of chops.
Grill chops directly over fire for a total of 12-15 minutes, turning once.
Serve with Firecracker Salsa.

Serving Suggestions
Southwest-seasoned chops arrive from the grill to be dressed with a sweet-hot pineapple-jalapeno-cucumber salsa. Hot cornbread with honey-butter makes a great accompaniment.

Santa Fe Chops with Firecracker Salsa

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