Grilled Pork Chops with Fresh Nectarine Salsa

A summertime salsa livens up spicy, grilled pork chops with sweet-tangy flavors from nectarines and tomatoes sparked by onions, cilantro, chile pepper flakes, and lime juice.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 33 mins
• Calories: 419 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grate, and set 4 inches from the heat.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.