PAN-GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA

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This is another Cooking Light magazine recipe. They suggest using 1 tbsp of minced jalapeno pepper but I prefer to leave it out. I use canned pineapple.

Provided by emily_t

Categories     Pork

Time 21m

Yield 1 chop + 1/2 cup of salsa, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (4 ounce) boneless center cut pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
cooking spray
4 slices pineapple (about 1/2 inch thick)
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
5/8 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine pork and 1 tablespoon juice; let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pineapple and onion; cook 4 minutes on each side or until onion is tender. Coarsely chop pineapple and onion; combine in a medium bowl with remaining 2 teaspoons lime juice and 1/8 teaspoon of salt.
  • Sprinkle pork with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  • Heat grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pork; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.1, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 82.7, Sodium 416.1, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 17.6, Protein 31.4

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