Grilled Thick Cut Pork Chops with Summer Salsa
- Vegetable oil, for grill grate
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 , 1 1/2-inches thick double-cut bone-in pork loin chops (about 1 pound each)
- 2 large ripe peaches, quartered and pit removed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, parsley, or mint)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1.
- For the pork: Preheat a grill to medium and lightly oil the grate.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons kosher salt, chili powder, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Divide mixture evenly among chops and rub all over.
- 2.
- Place the chops on hot grate over the flame and grill until marked and cooked halfway through, about 10 minutes.
- Turn the chops and move to a cooler area of the grill; cover and cook until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 140 degrees F to 145 degrees F, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer chops to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes.
- 3.
- For the salsa: Meanwhile, brush the peach quarters with 1 teaspoon oil and place on the grill until marked and softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Roughly chop the peaches, about 3/4-inch pieces, and place in a medium bowl along with the tomatoes and red onion.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon zest to the bowl along with the lime juice, about 4 teaspoons.
- Add the herbs, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the chops with the salsa.
- Calories: 662
- Total Fat: 34.5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10.5 grams
- Total Carbohydrate: 15 grams
- Protein: 71 grams
- Sodium: 327 milligrams
- Cholesterol: 232 milligrams
- Fiber: 2.5 grams
vegetable oil, kosher salt, chili powder, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, loin chops, peaches, vegetable oil, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lime, fresh herbs, kosher salt
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/grilled-thick-cut-pork-chops-with-summer-salsa-recipe.html (may not work)