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August 29, 2018
F OOD
Grilled Pork Chops with
Fresh Nectarine Salsa
Ingredients
Directions:
• 2 nectarines, pitted and diced1 ripe tomato,
seeded and diced
• Tomatoes on the Vine
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to
taste
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powdersalt and ground black
pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 (4 ounce) boneless pork loin chops
1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
Lightly oil grate, and set 4 inches from the heat.
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.
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.
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.