Best Calypso Pork Chops Recipes

CALYPSO PORK CHOPS

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Jessie Heying likes to serve this to guests at her Mitchell, South Dakota home. "This is a special recipe that's fun to cook when we have people over to join us for a meal. It always receives rave reviews. And it is mouthwatering!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings (3 cups salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
SALSA:
2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
1 cup chopped peeled papaya
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. , Pour 1 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight. Pour remaining marinade into a small bowl for basting; cover and refrigerate., In a large bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill pork, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting frequently with reserved marinade. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED CALYPSO PORK CHOPS

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Marinate the chops from 4-24 hours. Found on Meals for You. Haven't tried this as yet but it sounded too good not to post.

Provided by Manami

Categories Pork

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 boneless pork loin chops, about 1/4 lb. each
2/3 cup chicken stock
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons dark rum (optional)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

Steps:

Prepare grill.
Combine all ingredients in a heavy sealable plastic bag.
Seal bag and marinate in refrigerator 4-24 hours.
Remove chops from marinade, discarding leftover marinade.
Grill chops 10-12 minutes over indirect heat in covered grill, turning once to brown both sides.
Serve with baked potatoes, a roasted vegetable medley or corn on the cob (made on the grill) a beautiful lettuce and tomato salad with red onions dotted by a light vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.4, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 205, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 6.9, Protein 1.2

CALYPSO PORK CHOPS

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Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories Steaks and Chops

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 pork loin chops, boneless
1 c chicken broth
1/2 c orange juice
2 Tbsp dark rum, optional
2 Tbsp lime juice
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp dark rum, optional

Steps:

1. Combine all ingredients in a zip-tight bag; seal bag and refrigerate for 4-24 hours.
2. Remove chops from marinade, discarding leftover marinade.
3. Grill chops quickly over indirect heat in covered grill about 10-12 minutes, turning once to brown both sides.