Pan Grilled Pork Chops With Grilled Pineapple Salsa Recipes

Steps:

• Prepare grill for cooking over direct heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure
• Stir together oil, cumin, pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl, then rub all over pork chops, transferring chops as coated to a tray. Stir together pineapple, onion, chile, lime juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in another bowl.
• Lightly oil grill rack and grill pork chops (covered only if using a gas grill), turning over once, until just cooked through, 6 to 9 minutes total. Transfer to a clean platter and let stand 5 minutes. Serve with pineapple salsa.

Steps:

• Combine pork and 1 tablespoon juice; let stand for 10 minutes.
• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pineapple and onion; cook 4 minutes on each side or until onion is tender. Coarsely chop pineapple and onion; combine in a medium bowl with remaining 2 teaspoons lime juice and 1/8 teaspoon of salt.
• Sprinkle pork with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
• Heat grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pork; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done.

Steps:

• Combine pork and 1 tablespoon juice; let stand 10 minutes. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pineapple and onion; cook 4 minutes on each side or until onion is tender. Coarsely chop pineapple and onion; combine in a medium bowl with remaining 2 teaspoons lime juice, jalapeño, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle pork with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Heat grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pork; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Note: Seed the jalapeño if you prefer a milder salsa.

Steps:

• Sprinkle the salt, thyme and pepper on the pork chops.
• Let sit on counter top for 30 minutes.
• Place oil in large cast iron skillet (or heavy stainless steel skillet) and heat until medium hot.
• Place chops in the pan, placing them so they don't touch each other.
• Cook each side slowly (lower heat if necessary) until nice and golden brown on each side.
• This will take about 4 minutes per side.
• Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid.
• Turn off the heat, and let the chops sit for about 8- 10 minutes, depending on thickness of chops.
• After removing chops, you can de-glaze the pan with a little water, wine or broth and a touch of butter and serve as a sauce.