How to Make Grilled Pork Chops with Fresh Nectarine Salsa - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a juicy grilled pork chop, especially when it's paired with a fresh and vibrant fruit salsa. In this recipe for Grilled Pork Chops with Fresh Nectarine Salsa, you'll learn how to create a perfectly cooked pork chop with a sweet and tangy nectarine salsa that will take your summer grilling game to the next level.

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Ingredients

  • 2 nectarines, pitted and diced
  • 1 ripe tomato, seeded and diced
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 (4 ounce) boneless pork loin chops

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Total Time: 33 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grate, and set 4 inches from the heat.
  • To make the salsa, place the nectarines, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and red pepper flakes in a bowl; toss to blend. Season to taste with salt. Cover, and refrigerate 30 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Stir the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Place the olive oil in a small bowl. Brush the pork chops with oil, and season both sides evenly with the cumin mixture.
  • Place pork loin chops on the preheated grill. Cook until lightly browned and juices run clear, about 4 minutes on each side. Place pork chops on serving plates, and top with a generous spoonful of salsa.
  • Nutrition

    419 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 130mg
    • Sodium: 92mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 51g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 931mg