Pork Recipe: Blackened Chops with Pineapple Salsa

Blackened Chops with Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless pork chops, 3/4-inch thick
• 1 cup chopped fresh or canned pineapple
• 1 medium red or green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 of a jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• Salt and pepper
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Cooking Procedures:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chops for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly browned on both sides, and chops are just done. Serve chops with the salsa.

Makes 4 servings.