Monday, January 19, 2009

Caribbean Pork Chops

Real prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 - easy to double
Side dish suggestions: wild rice, cheesy cauliflower

Supplies:
  • Large skillet
  • Lemon zester or cheese grater
From the freezer:
  • Boneless pork loin chops, 2
From the pantry:
  • 3/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/8 tsp allspice
  • 1 tbl canola oil
  • 1 tsp mint
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
Fresh:
  • 1 mango, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium lemon
Prep:
Up to one day in advance
  1. Combine chili powder, garlic salt, and allspice. Rub evenly over both sides of pork. Return pork to fridge if not cooking immediately.
  2. Grate 1/2 tsp lemon rind into small bowl. Add 1 tbl fresh lemon juice, mango, mint, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
When ready to serve
  1. Heat skillet over medium-high. Add canola oil and swirl to spread around in pan. Add pork chops; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until done.
  2. Top with mango salsa to serve.
Approx. calories per serving: 225

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