Tropical Grilled Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Tropical Grilled Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pod cardamom seeds; 1/2 teaspoon water, or as needed; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 mango - peeled, seeded, and chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cilantro; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced; 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce; 3 pineapple rings, chopped; 1 pinch white pepper; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar; 6 pork chops

Servings: persons

1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pod cardamom seeds
1/2 teaspoon water, or as needed
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 mango - peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cilantro
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
3 pineapple rings, chopped
1 pinch white pepper
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
6 pork chops

1
With a mortar and pestle, mash together the garlic, chili powder, cayenne, and cardamom seeds. Mix in enough water to form a paste.
2
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in spice paste, and cook until it begins to bubble, about 30 seconds. Stir in vinegar; cook without boiling for 2 minutes. Stir in sugar until it dissolves. Mix in mango, salt, cilantro, lemon juice, and jalapeno; simmer 20 minutes. Stir in applesauce and pineapple; simmer 10 minutes more. Season with white pepper. Place in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
3
To prepare marinade, mix 2/3 cup of the salsa with soy sauce and 1/3 cup vinegar. Place pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag, and pour marinade over chops. Seal tightly, and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
4
Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Drain marinade from bag, and heat in a saucepan until boiling.
5
Lightly oil grill grate. Place pork chops on the hot grill. Cook 10 minutes, or to desired doneness, turning once and basting occasionally with the boiled marinade.
6
Warm remaining salsa over medium-low heat. Serve pork chops topped with the salsa.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 pod cardamom seeds, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Tropical Grilled Pork Chops

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