MANGO-LIME PORK CHOPS

Mango-Lime Pork Chops image

This beautiful marinaded pork is topped with a fruity salsa of emerald kiwifruit, golden mango and red peppers for an eye-catching presentation. It is pretty enough to serve to guests.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
SALSA:
2 medium mangoes, peeled and cubed (about 1-1/3 cups)
4 medium kiwifruit, peeled and cubed (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 3/4 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, soy sauce, honey and garlic. Add pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chops, 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°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving., In a small bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein.