Published: June 23, 2009 02:53 pm      

Recipe: Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops with Summertime Salsa

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 14 minutes



1/4 cup orange juice

2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint (optional)

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cinnamon

2 peaches or 3 nectarines, peeled, cut in small cubes (2 cups)

6 boneless pork chops, 1-inch thick

3 tablespoons McCormick® Grill Mates® Pork Rub

1 cup raspberries



MIX orange juice, mint, vinegar and cinnamon in medium bowl.  Add peaches; toss to coat well.  Set aside.



RUB Pork Rub evenly on both sides of each pork chop.



GRILL over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes per side or until desired doneness.  Gently toss raspberries with peach mixture.  Serve with pork chops.



Makes 6 servings.

Substitution Tip:  Use 1 can (15 ounces) sliced peaches, drained and chopped, and 1/4 cup frozen raspberries, thawed, in place of the fresh fruit.  Use only 1 tablespoon of the orange juice.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 290 Calories, Fat 14g, Protein 30g, Carbohydrates 11g, Cholesterol 81mg, Sodium 209mg, Fiber 3g