Calypso Pork Chops With Tropical Salsa Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 can unsweetened pineapple tidbits - (8 ounce) undrained
- 3/4 c. diced peeled mango
- 1/3 c. diced red bell pepper
- 1/3 c. diced red onion
- 2 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
- 1/4 tsp grnd ginger
- 1/3 c. low-salt soy sauce
- 1/4 c. brown sugar - (firmly packed)
- 1 x garlic clove crushed
- 6 x lean boneless center-cut pork loin chops (4 ounce ea) Cooking spray as needed
Directions
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Combine pineapple, mango, pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno and ginger in a bowl; stir well. Cover and chill.
- Combine reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar and garlic in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add in pork chops; seal bag, and marinate in refrigerator 2 to 8 hrs, turning bag occasionally.
- Prepare grill. Remove pork chops from bag, reserving marinade. Place pork chops on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 to 6 min on each side or possibly till instant-read thermometer registers 150 degrees (pork will be slightly pink), brushing occasionally with reserved marinade.
- Serve pork chops with salsa.
- This recipe yields 6 servings, of 1 chop and 1/3 c. salsa each.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 261g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 277 | |
| Calories from Fat 43 | 16% |
| Total Fat 4.73g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 1.38g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.04g | |
| Cholesterol 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium 875mg | 36% |
| Potassium 628mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 30.2g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 4% |
| Sugars 25.56g | 17% |
| Protein 28.47g | 46% |
