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Santa Fe Chops with Firecracker Salsa

Name: Santa Fe Chops with Firecracker Salsa Recipe
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 tbsp Chili Powder; 1 tbsp Ground Cumin; 1 tbsp Ground Black Pepper; 1/2 tsp Salt; Firecracker Salsa:; 1 Jalepeño Chile, seeded and minced; 1 (20 oz) can Pineapple Tidbits, drained; 1 md Cucumber, diced; 1 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice; 1 tbsp Brown Sugar; Pinch Salt; Additional Item:; 2 Small Bowls

Recipe courtesy of The National Pork Board.

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

Ingredients:

Boneless Pork Center Loin Chops, 1 1/2-inch thick
Chili Powder
Ground Cumin
Ground Black Pepper
Salt

Firecracker Salsa:

Jalepeño Chile, seeded and minced
Pineapple Tidbits, drained
Cucumber, diced
Fresh Lime Juice
Brown Sugar
Salt

Additional Item:

• 2 Small Bowls

Directions:

Firecracker Salsa
1. In small bowl, stir together pineapple tidbits, diced cucumber, lime juice, brown sugar, salt and jalapeno chile (Wear rubber gloves when handling hot chile).
2. 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.