GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH FRESH NECTARINE (OR MANGO) SALSA

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH FRESH NECTARINE (OR MANGO) SALSA image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1 nectarine or mango
1/2 ripe tomato, seeded and diced
2 tbsp diced onion
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
salt to taste
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
4 (4 oz) boneless pork loin chops

Steps:

Preheat an outdoor grill on medium-high heat. lightly oil grate, and set 4 inches from the heat. To make the salsa, place the nectarines, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice and red pepper flakes in a bowl; toss to blend. Season to taste with salt. Cover and refrigerate 30 min to blend flavors. Stir the cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Place the olive oil in a small bowl. Brush the pork chops with oil and season both sides evenly with the cumin mixture. Place pork chops on preheated grill. Cook until lightly browned and juices run clear, about 4 min on each side. Place pork chops on serving plates and top with salsa.