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Blackened Chops with Pineapple Salsa

Source: National Pork Board

Spiced pork chops with the contrasting sweetness of pineapple.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	186.8

Total Carbs	9.0 g

Dietary Fiber	1.8 g

Sugars	5.5 g

Total Fat	9.6 g

Saturated Fat	3.2 g

Unsaturated Fat	1.5 g

Potassium	382.7 mg

Protein	16.5 g

Sodium	326.8 mg

Dietary Exchanges 9.6 Fat, 0.4 Vegetables, 0.3 Fruits, 2.3 Meat,

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Servings

Ingredients

3.0
3 each boneless pork chops 1.0
1 cup fresh diced pineapple 1.0
1 each medium red bell peppers 1.0
1 tbsp fresh chopped onion 1.0
1 tbsp fresh lime juice 1.0
1 tsp chili powder 0.5
0 1/2 each whole jalapeno pepper 0.125
0.125 tsp ground cumin 0.125
0.125 tsp ground cayenne (red pepper) 1.0
1 pinch salt and pepper

Seasoning Rub 2.0
2 tsp chili powder 1.0
1 tsp ground coriander 0.5
0 1/2 tsp ground cumin 0.5
0 1/2 tsp paprika 0.5
0 1/2 tsp black pepper 0.25
0 1/4 pinch salt 1.0
1 tsp vegetable oil

Directions

To prepare salsa, in a medium bowl combine pineapple, red pepper, onion, lime juice, 1 teaspoon chili powder, jalapeno pepper, 1/8 teaspoon cumin, and cayenne. Season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.
In a small bowl combine 2 teaspoons chili powder, coriander, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Stir in 1 teaspoon oil. Rub the mixture all over the chops.
Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chops for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly browned on both sides, and chops are just done. Serve chops with the salsa.