Marinated Pork Chop with Pineapple Salsa

By á-3145

Ingredients

• Marinade:
• 1/4 teaspoon lime zest
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 small shallot, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, chopped and seeds removed
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Salt
• Pineapple Salsa:
• 1/2 pineapple, diced and cored, juices reserved
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1/2 red onion, minced
• 1/2 small jalapeno, diced
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 lime, juiced
• Salt and pepper
• 4 bone-in, center-cut pork chops

Preparation

Step 1

For the marinade:

Blend all the ingredients in a large bowl. Place in a resealable plastic bag and add the pork chops. Marinate in the refrigerator for up to 3 hours.

For the salsa:

Mix all the salsa ingredients in a medium bowl. Taste for seasoning. Set aside for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.

Preheat grill to medium heat.

Remove chops from marinade. Grill for 5 minutes per side for a medium rare and 8 minutes for medium. Remove chops from grill and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Spoon the salsa on top.