PAN-GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

PAN-GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, divided
4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices pineapple
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 tablespoon minced jalapeño pepper
3/8 teaspoon salt, divide
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine pork and 1 tablespoon juice; let stand 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, jalapeño, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle pork with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Heat grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pork; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Note: Seed the jalapeño if you prefer a milder salsa.