Best 7 Grilled Pork Chops With Cilantro Salsa Recipes

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**Grilled Pork Chops with Cilantro Salsa: A Flavorful Symphony of Savory and Freshness**

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of grilled pork chops, masterfully paired with a vibrant cilantro salsa. This culinary symphony of savory and freshness will transport your taste buds to a delectable paradise. The pork chops, marinated in a symphony of herbs and spices, are grilled to perfection, delivering a succulent and juicy bite. The accompanying cilantro salsa, bursting with the zesty flavors of cilantro, lime, and jalapeño, adds a refreshing brightness that perfectly complements the richness of the pork. Prepare to be captivated by this delightful dish that promises an unforgettable dining experience.

**Additional Recipe Delights:**

* **Cilantro Salsa:** Dive into the vibrant world of flavors with this salsa, where cilantro, lime, and jalapeño unite to create a refreshing and tangy symphony.

* **Grilled Pork Chops:** Discover the art of grilling pork chops to perfection, resulting in succulent and juicy meat that will tantalize your senses.

* **Marinated Pork Chops:** Elevate your grilling experience with a flavorful marinade that infuses the pork chops with a symphony of herbs and spices, guaranteeing a burst of taste in every bite.

* **Grilled Vegetables:** Explore the vibrant hues and flavors of grilled vegetables, a delightful accompaniment that adds a touch of healthy goodness to your meal.

Embark on a culinary journey with these enticing recipes, sure to leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH TROPICAL SALSA



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Grilled pork chops topped with a summer fresh fruit salsa.

Provided by RecipeGirl.com (shared from Weight Watchers)

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups water
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
24 ounces (Four 6-ounce) bone-in rib pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick and trimmed
3 cloves garlic, (chopped)
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried crushed rosemary
1¼ cups chopped fresh pineapple
1 medium tomato, (chopped)
1 medium kiwi, (peeled & chopped)
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup of the water, the salt and the sugar in a medium bowl; let stand, stirring once or twice, until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Combine the pork, garlic, thyme, and rosemary in a large zip-close plastic bag; add the dissolved sugar mixture and the remaining 3 cups of water. Squeeze out the air and seal the bag; turn to coat the pork. Set in a large bowl to catch any spillage. Brine the pork in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
  • Spray grill rack with canola oil nonstick spray; preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • Combine the pineapple, tomato, kiwi, onion, basil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Remove the pork from the brine. Discard the brine and pat both sides of the pork dry with paper towels. Place the pork on the grill rack until an instant read thermometer inserted into the side of a chop registers 145°F, about 4 minutes on each side. Serve at once with the salsa.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 chop with 5 T. salsa, Calories 294 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Sodium 3865 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH FRESH NECTARINE SALSA



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A zippy, sweet and spicy nectarine salsa goes really well with pork, particularly grilled pork, in this favorite summer recipe.

Provided by MICHELLE0011

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Boneless

Time 33m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 nectarines, pitted and diced
1 ripe tomato, seeded and diced
¼ cup diced onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
salt to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 (4 ounce) boneless pork loin chops

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grate, and set 4 inches from the heat.
  • To make the salsa, place the nectarines, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and red pepper flakes in a bowl; toss to blend. Season to taste with salt. Cover, and refrigerate 30 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Stir the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Place the olive oil in a small bowl. Brush the pork chops with oil, and season both sides evenly with the cumin mixture.
  • Place pork loin chops on the preheated grill. Cook until lightly browned and juices run clear, about 4 minutes on each side. Place pork chops on serving plates, and top with a generous spoonful of salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 130.2 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 51.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 91.9 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PEANUTS, SESAME AND CILANTRO



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Smoke has been called the umami of barbecue, and these pork chops, which the chef Curtis Stone cooks over wood fire at his restaurant Gwen in Los Angeles, possess it in spades. Fish sauce and soy sauce provide the salt in the marinade; hoisin sauce and honey the sweetness. The peanuts and sesame seeds in the topping reinforce the nuttiness of the sesame oil in the marinade. You can use charcoal if wood is not an option, or cook over gas if necessary.

Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories     dinner, meat, main course

Time 4h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup sesame oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chile oil
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 shallot, minced
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
4 thick pork rib chops (12 ounces each)
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Prepare the pork chops: Place all the ingredients except for the chops in a mixing bowl and whisk to blend.
  • Arrange the chops in a baking dish. Pour the marinade over the chops, turning them to coat both sides. Marinate the chops in the refrigerator for 4 hours, turning them over a couple of times so they marinate evenly.
  • Meanwhile, build a wood fire in your grill with a hot zone for searing and a medium zone for cooking. (You can do the same with charcoal. If you're using a gas grill, place a few hardwood chunks under the grate over one or two of the burners. Heat one burner on high heat and additional burners on medium heat, adjusting the heat as necessary.) Brush and oil the grill grate.
  • Grill the pork chops, allowing some but not all of the marinade to drip off first, until sizzling and browned on the outside and cooked to taste. If you like your pork with a blush of pink, cook until it reads 145 degrees in the center on an instant-read thermometer (about 3 minutes per side); if you like your pork cooked all the way through, look for the meat to reach 155 degrees in the center (about 4 minutes per side). Work mostly over the medium fire, moving chops to the hot fire at the end to sear the crust. Transfer the chops to a wire rack over a sheet pan and let rest for 2 minutes.
  • Garnish and serve: Combine peanuts, scallions, cilantro and sesame seeds in a bowl and toss to mix. Arrange chops on a platter or individual plates. Sprinkle with peanut mixture and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1008, UnsaturatedFat 40 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 60 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 2540 milligrams, Sugar 57 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH LIME, CILANTRO & GARLIC



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These sound so good I am posting the recipe before trying it. I will add comments after I make them. The Recipe is from American Cooking Club magazineJune/July 05 edition

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
8 pork chops

Steps:

  • Blend the first 5 ingredients, cover and place in the fridge for an hour or longer.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup.
  • Grill or BBQ brushing the chops with the mayo blend, continue brushing and cooking until the chops are done Turning them halfway through (apprx 15 minutes total).
  • Serve with the reseved mayo mixture on the side.

MARINATED PORK CHOP WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 teaspoon lime zest
2 limes, juiced
1 tablespoon honey
1 small shallot, chopped
1 jalapeno, chopped and seeds removed
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt
1/2 pineapple, diced and cored, juices reserved
1 tomato, diced
1/2 red onion, minced
1/2 small jalapeno, diced
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
1 lime, juiced
Salt and pepper
4 bone-in, center-cut pork chops

Steps:

  • For the marinade:
  • Blend all the ingredients in a large bowl. Place in a resealable plastic bag and add the pork chops. Marinate in the refrigerator for up to 3 hours.
  • For the salsa:
  • Mix all the salsa ingredients in a medium bowl. Taste for seasoning. Set aside for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
  • Preheat grill to medium heat.
  • Remove chops from marinade. Grill for 5 minutes per side for a medium rare and 8 minutes for medium. Remove chops from grill and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Spoon the salsa on top.

GRILLED PORK WITH AVOCADO SALSA



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I love the zesty taste of this moist grilled tenderloin. The cumin, avocado and jalapeno give it southwestern flair. It's an easy, elegant way to prepare pork. —Josephine Devereaux Piro, Easton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup finely chopped seeded jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 3/4-inch slices
3 tablespoons jalapeno pepper jelly
SALSA:
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and chopped
1 small cucumber, seeded and chopped
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • For marinade, mix first 5 ingredients. In a large bowl, toss pork with 1/2 cup marinade; refrigerate, covered, up to 2 hours., For glaze, place jelly and 1/3 cup of the remaining marinade in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes; remove from heat. Place salsa ingredients in a large bowl; toss lightly with remaining marinade., Drain pork, discarding marinade. Place pork on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-5 minutes per side, brushing with glaze during the last 3 minutes. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH BLUEBERRY SALSA



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h20m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups fresh blueberries, cleaned
1/2 medium red onion, peeled and diced small
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
1 red bell pepper, cored, deribbed and diced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 pork chops, 3/4-inch thick
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • To make the salsa, coarsely chop 1 1/2 cups of the blueberries. In a bowl, combine the chopped and whole berries and the remaining salsa ingredients. Let stand for 1 hour.
  • To make the pork, prepare a charcoal grill. When the coals are hot, grill the chops until just cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among 4 plates and top with the salsa. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 295, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 596 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams

Tips:

  • Choose thick-cut pork chops for grilling, as they will stay moist and juicy during cooking.
  • To ensure even cooking, bring the pork chops to room temperature before grilling.
  • Season the pork chops liberally with salt and pepper, and any other desired spices or herbs, before grilling.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat before cooking the pork chops.
  • Grill the pork chops for 6-8 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
  • Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving, to allow the juices to redistribute.
  • Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides, such as grilled vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Grilled pork chops with cilantro salsa is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight meal. The tender and juicy pork chops are complemented perfectly by the bright and tangy cilantro salsa. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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