Grilled Tropical Pork Chops Recipe
Ingredients List
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 pod cardamom seeds
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½ teaspoon water, or as needed
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1 teaspoon vegetable oil
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¼ cup rice wine vinegar
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½ cup sugar
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1 mango - peeled, seeded, and chopped
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon cilantro
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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1 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
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1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
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3 pineapple rings, chopped
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1 pinch white pepper
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⅓ cup soy sauce
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⅓ cup rice wine vinegar
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6 pork chops
Instructions
Using a mortar and pestle, crush the garlic, chili powder, cayenne, and cardamom seeds. Add enough water to create a smooth paste.
In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the spice paste and cook for about 30 seconds until it starts bubbling. Stir in the vinegar and cook for another 2 minutes without letting it boil. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Then mix in the mango, salt, cilantro, lemon juice, and jalapeno. Let it simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the applesauce and pineapple, then simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Season with white pepper. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until needed.
For the marinade, combine 2/3 cup of the salsa with soy sauce and 1/3 cup of vinegar. Place the pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag tightly and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the pork chops from the marinade and bring the marinade to a boil in a saucepan.
Lightly oil the grill grates. Place the pork chops on the hot grill. Cook for 10 minutes, turning once and occasionally basting with the boiled marinade, until they reach your desired level of doneness.
Warm the remaining salsa over medium-low heat. Serve the grilled pork chops topped with the salsa mixture.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
269 | Calories |
7g | Fat |
37g | Carbs |
15g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 269 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 13% |
Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
Sodium 928mg | 40% |
Total Carbohydrate 37g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Total Sugars 34g | |
Protein 15g | 30% |
Vitamin C 16mg | 18% |
Calcium 22mg | 2% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 351mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5