Blackened Chops With Pineapple Salsa

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 30 Minutes

Servings: 4

5 WW Points. From The National Pork Board.

Ingredients:

1 cup chopped fresh pineapple or 1 cup canned pineapple chunks packed in their own juice

1 medium red bell peppers or 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 small jalapeno pepper, finely chopped

1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

salt and pepper, to taste

4 (4 ounce) boneless pork chops, trimmed

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon olive oil or 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine salsa ingredients; set aside.
2. In a small bowl, combine dry ingredients and then stir in oil; rub mixture all over chops.
3. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chops until a thermometer inserted in center of a chop reads 145°F, about 8 minutes, followed by a 3-minute rest time. Serve chops with 2 Tbsp salsa.

By RecipeOfHealth.com