This an awesome summertime recipe that we just love. Make the most of some fresh pineapple and vine ripe tomatoes while in season!
Marinated Chops with Pineapple Salsa
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
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
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
Directions:
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 at least 20 minutes to let flavors meld.
Preheat grill to medium heat and remove chops from marinade. Grill for 8 minutes per side for a medium chop. Remove chops from grill and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Spoon the salsa on top, serve and enjoy!
