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Jamaican Jerk Pork Chops with Mango Salsa

Give an Island twist to your dinner tonight! Enjoy these grilled pork chops flavored by Jamaican jerk seasoning - served with mango salsa.

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The Quick Take:

  • Calories 240
  • Fat 7g
  • Saturated Fat 2 1/2g
  • Sodium 450mg
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NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories
240
(
Calories from Fat
60),
% Daily Value
Total Fat
7g
7%
(Saturated Fat
2 1/2g,
2 1/2%
Trans Fat
0g
0%
),
Cholesterol
70mg
70%;
Sodium
450mg
450%;
Total Carbohydrate
12g
12%
(Dietary Fiber
1g
1%
  Sugars
7g
7%
),
Protein
34g
34%
;
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%;
Vitamin C
15%;
Calcium
4%;
Iron
8%;
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 4 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total Time 60 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

2
teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1
teaspoon ground allspice
1
teaspoon packed brown sugar
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/2
teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/4
to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/4
teaspoon crushed dried sage leaves
4
cloves garlic, finely chopped

Pork

4
pork loin or rib chops, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick (1 1/2 to 2 lb)

Mango Salsa

1
medium mango, cut lengthwise in half, seed removed and chopped (1 cup)
1/4
cup finely chopped red onion
1
tablespoon finely chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried mint leaves
1
small jalapeño chili, finely chopped (2 to 3 teaspoons)
2
tablespoons lime juice
1/8
teaspoon salt

Directions

  • 1 Make Jamaican Jerk Seasoning. Rub seasoning into pork chops. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 1 hour.
  • 2 Meanwhile, make Mango Salsa.
  • 3 Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
  • 4 Cover and grill pork chops over medium heat 9 to 12 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink when cut near bone. Serve with salsa.
  • 5 METHOD FOR JAMAICAN JERK SEASONING: In small bowl, mix all ingredients.
  • 6 METHOD FOR MANGO SALSA: In small glass or plastic bowl, mix all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Did You Know?

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Expert Tips

Instead of making your own jerk seasoning, use 2 tablespoons of purchased Jamaican Jerk Blend seasoning. You’ll find it in the spice aisle of your supermarket.

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Posted 3/14/2012 6:29:28 PM REPORT ABUSE Nativa said:
Rating:
We wish there were 1/2 stars. It wasn't quiet the best but it was delish enough to make it again. The Mango Salsa matched very well with the meat, don't leave it out. I'm sure if we had grilled it out doors it would have been 5 stars for me (It was too cold to do it).
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We calculated the nutrition of this recipe at the time it was created on 06/26/2011. NOTE: We do not include optional ingredients in our calculations.

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