Grilled Pork Chops with Fresh Nectarine Salsa
Description
A summertime salsa livens up spicy, grilled pork chops with sweet-tangy flavors from nectarines and tomatoes sparked by onions, cilantro, chile pepper flakes, and lime juice.
Ingredients
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2 nectarines, pitted and diced
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1 ripe tomato, seeded and diced
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1/4 cup diced onion
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
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salt to taste
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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8 (4 ounce) boneless pork loin chops
Directions
1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grate, and set 4 inches from the heat.
2
To make the salsa, place the nectarines, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and red pepper flakes in a bowl; toss to blend. Season to taste with salt. Cover, and refrigerate 30 minutes to blend flavors.
3
Stir the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Place the olive oil in a small bowl. Brush the pork chops with oil, and season both sides evenly with the cumin mixture.
4
Place pork loin chops on the preheated grill. Cook until lightly browned and juices run clear, about 4 minutes on each side. Place pork chops on serving plates, and top with a generous spoonful of salsa.