Chipotle-Cinnamon Pork Chops
- SERVES
- 4
- PREP
- 8 Min
- COOK TIME
- 16 Min
This refreshing pineapple salsa tames the punch of the chipotle chili powder. The salsa is also a good accompaniment to grilled fish.
What You'll Need
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 4 (1-inch-thick) boneless center-cut loin pork chops
- 1 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
What to Do
- Combine chili powder, cinnamon, salt, and 2 teaspoons oil; stir to make a paste. Rub paste over pork chops; let stand while making salsa.
- Combine pineapple and remaining 4 ingredients; toss well, and set aside.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chops, and cook 7 to 8 minutes on each side or until done. Serve chops with salsa.
Notes
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 332
- Calories from Fat 132
- Total Fat 15g 23 %
- Saturated Fat 4.3g 22 %
- Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
- Protein 38g 75 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 94mg 31 %
- Sodium 330mg 14 %
- Total Carbohydrates 11g 4 %
- Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6 %
- Sugars 8.0g 0 %
