Mango-Lime Pork Chops

Name: Mango-Lime Pork Chops
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup lime juice; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each); SALSA:; 2 medium mangoes, peeled and cubed (about 1-1/3 cups); 4 medium kiwifruit, peeled and cubed (about 1 cup); 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 3/4 teaspoon dried mint; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon salt

This beautiful marinaded pork is topped with a fruity salsa of emerald kiwifruit, golden mango and red peppers for an eye-catching presentation. It is pretty enough to serve to guests.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
SALSA:
2 medium mangoes, peeled and cubed (about 1-1/3 cups)
4 medium kiwifruit, peeled and cubed (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 3/4 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, soy sauce, honey and garlic. Add pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Drain and discard marinade. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.
In a small bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with pork.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 pork chop with 1/2 cup salsa: 296 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein.

Originally published as Honey-Lime Pork Chops in Family Favorite Recipe Cards 2009