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Jamaican Pork Chops with Salsa
Photo: Sam Loyd

Jamaican Pork Chops with Salsa

7 ingredients 8 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

359
Calories
28g
Protein
14g
Fat
30g
Carbs

Counts 3 of 5 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pork 100g cooked 242
Honey 1 tbsp (21g) 64
Cantaloupe 1 cup diced (160g) 53
Melon not in our table 0
Peppermint not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped honeydew melon
  • 1 cup chopped cantaloupe
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 4 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
  • 4 boneless pork top loin chops, cut ¾ inch to 1 inch thick
  • fresh mint sprigs, optional

Directions

1

For melon salsa, in a medium bowl, combine honeydew, cantaloupe, snipped mint and honey.

2

Cover and chill until ready to serve or up to 8 hours.

3

Trim fat from chops.

4

Sprinkle Jamaican jerk seasoning evenly over both sides of each chop; rub in with your fingers.

5

Place chops on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals.

6

Grill for 11 minutes to 14 minutes, or until done and juices run clear (160°F), turning once halfway through grilling.

7

Serve melon salsa with grilled chops.

8

If desired, garnish with mint sprigs.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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