Pork Chops With Nectarine Salsa

Name: Pork Chops With Nectarine Salsa
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each and 1/2 inch thick); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/4 cup salsa; 2 tablespoons apricot spreadable fruit; 2 cups sliced peeled nectarines or peaches; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano

This special pork dish from Bonnie Bufford of Nicholson, Pennsylvania has a zesty flair and is a snap to prepare. A sweet fruity salsa balances perfectly with the spicy rub that coats the pan-fried chops.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each and 1/2 inch thick)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup salsa
2 tablespoons apricot spreadable fruit
2 cups sliced peeled nectarines or peaches
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Rub over both sides of pork chops. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook pork chops in oil over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove to a serving platter and keep warm.
In the same skillet, combine salsa and spreadable fruit. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Stir in nectarines, cilantro and oregano; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with pork.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 230 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 263mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fruit.

Originally published as Pork Chops With Nectarine Salsa in Light & Tasty June/July 2004

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shecooksalot

Jun 9, 2013

While my husband and I really enjoyed these chops, my children were less enthralled with the nectarine (or peach in our case) salsa. I really liked the change of pace flavor and it was a really quick recipe to make. Unfortunately, I probably won't be making this again.