Grilled Pork Chops with Smith's Food & Drug

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Mango provides a similar sweetness and tropical flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and neutral in flavor.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper adds crunch without the heat.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion is lighter and fresher, while white onion is often cheaper.

Remove the rind from the pineapple and cut off the top and bottom.

Slice the pineapple into discs.

Oil the grill grates.

Place the pineapple on the grill to get a nice char.

Prepare the pork chops by seasoning them with a mixture of smoked paprika, kosher salt, brown sugar, regular sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, cumin, mustard, and ginger.

Let the seasoned pork chops sit for about 30 minutes to dry brine.

Place the pork chops on the grill.

Grill the pork chops for about 4 minutes per side.

Remove the grilled pineapple from the grill and chop it up.

Combine the chopped pineapple with diced red bell pepper, jalapeño, lime juice, lime zest, salt, black pepper, red onion, garlic, cilantro, and honey to make the salsa.

Stir the salsa ingredients together until well mixed.

Plate the grilled pork chop and top it with the pineapple salsa.

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