Mango Lime Pork Chops Food

THE BEST GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Pat the pork chops dry on both sides with paper towels. Combine all of the spices for the dry rub in a small bowl, and coat the meat with the mixture on both sides. Place in a shallow baking dish without overlapping and set aside in the refrigerator or on the countertop for at least 20 minutes.
• Preheat the grill, and oil the grates if necessary, to prevent sticking.
• Combine all of the salsa ingredients in a medium-sized bowl, and adjust seasoning to taste. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Grill the meat until it is cooked through to an internal temperature of at least 145°F, about 5 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the chops.
• Serve pork chops topped with salsa.

PORK CHOPS WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Pour 3/4 cup salad dressing into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., In a small bowl, combine the mango, onion, pineapple and remaining salad dressing. Chill until serving., Drain and discard marinade. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa.

PORK CHOPS WITH MANGO-BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Puree mango in processor. Set aside 1/2 cup puree (reserve any remaining puree for another use).
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and jalapeño, then basil; sauté just until basil wilts, about 1 minute. Add broth, brown sugar and soy sauce. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in cup mango puree. Simmer until sauce thickens and coats spoon, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Prepare barbecue or preheat broiler. Brush pork with 2 teaspoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill or broil pork until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plates.
• Rewarm sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally. Drizzle over pork.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH ANISE-SEED RUB AND MANGO MOJO

Steps:

• Prepare grill (do not spread charcoal out to edges of grill).
• Make mojo:
• 3Purée mango, lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, and salt in a blender, then stir in cilantro.
• Make rub:
• Finely grind anise seeds and peppercorns in an electric coffee/spice grinder with salt and sugar. Transfer mixture to a small bowl and stir in oil.
• Grill pork:
• Brush both sides of pork with spice rub.
• Grill pork on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 2 minutes on each side. Move pork off to side of grill (not directly over coals; moderately low heat for gas grills) and cook pork, covered, turning once, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes more on each side.
• Transfer to a platter and let stand, loosely covered, 5 minutes.
• Serve pork with mojo.