spicy-sweet grilled pork chops

(1 RATING)
31 Pinches
worcester, MA
Updated on Jul 31, 2013

These chops have a great caribbean taste to them. And the salsa that is served w/ them just adds to the wonderful taste!

prep time 1 Hr 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayennne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardammon seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon water
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 - mango, peeeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 - jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 1-1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3 - pineapple rings, chopped
  • pinch white pepper
  • 1/3 cup light soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 6 - pork loin chops

How To Make spicy-sweet grilled pork chops

  • Step 1
    In small bowl, mash together garlic, chili powder, cayenne and cardammon seeds. Mix in water to make a paste. Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Stir in paste, cook until it bubbles.
  • Step 2
    Stir in vinegar, cook 2 mins. Stir in sugar until it dissolves. Stir in mango, salt, lemon juice, and jalapeno pepper. Simmer 20 mins, stir in aplesauce and pineaapple, simmer 10 mins, stirring occasioanlly. Season with white pepper.
  • Step 3
    Place mix in a bowl.. Mix 2/3 cup of the salsa w/ soy sauce and remaining vinegar. Place chops in a plastic bag, pour marinade/salsa over chops. Seal bag, refrigerate 1 hr. Oil grill grates and set for med-high heat. Drain marinade and place in a pan, bring to a boil 2 mins. Place chops on grill. Cook 10 mins, turning once, basting w/ boiled marinade. Top chops w/ remaining salsa.

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