Grilled Jamaican Jerk Pork Chops with Mango Salsa

By Booper-2

Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried sage leaves
• 4 bone-in pork loin or rib chops, about 3/4 inch thick (about 2 lb)
• 1 medium mango, cut in half lengthwise, seed removed, peeled and chopped (1 cup)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried mint leaves
• 1 small jalapeño chile, finely chopped (2 to 3 teaspoons)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

1
In small glass or plastic bowl, mix jerk seasoning ingredients. Rub evenly on both sides of pork. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 1 hour to blend flavors.

2
Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix salsa ingredients; cover and refrigerate until serving time.

3
Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place pork on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook about 15 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink when cut near bone and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F. Serve pork with salsa.