Santa Fe Chops with Firecracker Salsa

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Relish Magazine

Serves 6 people

Categories: Pork main dish

Ingredients

  • 6 America's Cut (1 1/2-inch-thick boneless pork center lion chops)
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • Firecracker salsa:
  • 1 20 oz. can pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1 medium diced cucumber
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced

Directions

  1. Mix together seasoning and spread evenly on both surfaces of chops. Place chops on a kettle-style grill directly over medium-hot coals, lower grill hood and grill for 7-8 minutes; turn chops and grill for 7 minutes more. Salsa on the side.

  2. Firecracker Salsa:

  3. In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 4-24 hours to let flavors blend.

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