Pork Chops with Mango-Tequila Salsa

By Lv2Cook

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons tequila
• 2 tablespoons jalapeño pepper jelly melted
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 4 (4-ounce) lean, boned center-cut loin pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
• Cooking spray
• Mango-Tequila Salsa (recipe follows)
• MANGO-TEQUILA SALSA
• 2 cups diced peeled mango
• 2/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons tequila
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño pepper
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal bag; marinate in refrigerator 8 hours, turning bag occasionally. Remove pork from bag, reserving marinade.

Prepare grill or broiler. Place pork on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; cook 7 minutes on each side or until pork is done, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Serve with Mango-Tequila Salsa.

Serving Size: 1 pork chop and 1/2 cup salsa
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To Make Mango-Tequila Salsa:

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Cover and chill.

Yield: 2 cups
Serving Size: 1/2 cup