Calypso Pork Chops With Tropical Salsa Recipe

Name: Calypso Pork Chops With Tropical Salsa Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can unsweetened pineapple tidbits - (8 ounce) undrained; 3/4 c. diced peeled mango; 1/3 c. diced red bell pepper; 1/3 c. diced red onion; 2 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro; 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice; 1 tsp chopped seeded jalapeno pepper; 1/4 tsp grnd ginger; 1/3 c. low-salt soy sauce; 1/4 c. brown sugar - (firmly packed); 1 x garlic clove crushed; 6 x lean boneless center-cut pork loin chops (4 ounce ea) Cooking spray as needed

Servings: persons

1 can unsweetened pineapple tidbits - (8 ounce) undrained
3/4 c. diced peeled mango
1/3 c. diced red bell pepper
1/3 c. diced red onion
2 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1/4 tsp grnd ginger
1/3 c. low-salt soy sauce
1/4 c. brown sugar - (firmly packed)
1 x garlic clove crushed
6 x lean boneless center-cut pork loin chops (4 ounce ea) Cooking spray as needed

1
Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
2
Combine pineapple, mango, pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno and ginger in a bowl; stir well.
3
Cover and chill.
4
Combine reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar and garlic in a large zip-top plastic bag.
5
Add in pork chops; seal bag, and marinate in refrigerator 2 to 8 hrs, turning bag occasionally.
6
Prepare grill.
7
Remove pork chops from bag, reserving marinade.
8
Place pork chops on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 to 6 min on each side or possibly till instant-read thermometer registers 150 degrees (pork will be slightly pink), brushing occasionally with reserved marinade.
9
Serve pork chops with salsa.
10
This recipe yields 6 servings, of 1 chop and 1/3 c. salsa each.

563

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can unsweetened pineapple tidbits - (8 ounce) undrained, 3/4 c. diced peeled mango, 1/3 c. diced red bell pepper, 1/3 c. diced red onion, and more.

Yes, Calypso Pork Chops With Tropical Salsa Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!