Sassy Southwestern Pork Chops

"Sassy Southwestern Pork Chops"

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Serving Size  : 4     Preparation Time :0:00

Categories    : Grilling                        Meat

                Pork

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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                                                                4   lean pork loin or rib chops -- about 1/4 inch thick (about 1 1/4 pounds)

                                         1     tablespoon  reduced-sodium chicken broth

  1   tablespoon  lime juice

     1/2  teaspoon  chili powder

  1   clove  garlic -- crushed

                        Cilantro-Mint Salsa -- (recipe follows)

                        Salt and pepper to taste

                        

                        CILANTRO-MINT SALSA                 

  1  large  tomato -- seeded and chopped (1 cup)

  1     jalapeño chili -- seeded and finely chopped

  1   tablespoon  chopped fresh cilantro

  1  tablespoon  chopped fresh mint leaves

                        OR       

  1      teaspoon  dried mint leaves

  1     tablespoon  chopped onion

     1/2    teaspoon  lime juice

Place pork in shallow glass or plastic dish or heavy-duty resealable

plastic bag. Mix broth, lime juice, chili powder and garlic; rub on both

sides of pork, using back of spoon. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate

at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours. 

Prepare Cilantro-Mint Salsa. Heat coals or gas grill. Place pork on grill;

sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and grill 4 to 5 inches from medium

heat 8 to 11 minutes, turning frequently, for medium doneness (160º).

Serve with salsa.

CILANTRO-MINT SALSA:

Mix all ingredients in glass or plastic bowl. Cover and let stand at least

1 hour before serving.