Portions: 6 servings Calories: 616kcal |
Let me tell you the secret for perfectly-cooked grilled pork chops with juicy sweet and spicy pork chops mango salsa and glaze. I am about to share with you my favorite cooking method for flavorful, and juicy pork chops, they turn picture-perfect, with lovely grill marks.
By - Last revised . Original Aug 22, 2013.
Why I ❤️ it Recipe Ingredients Video Preparation
Sweet and spicy pork chops with mango salsa.
Why I ❤️ it
The green mango salsa with spices takes this to a whole new level: The glazing helps the chops retain is moisture, and gives it an amazing flavor. The salsa is an incredible combination of sweet, sour and spicy sauce - just the right level of sweetness, not honey-sweet. You may find that the mango salsa bears some resemblance to chutney, but it's way easier and quicker to make.
Like many a cook has found out, pork chops tend to turn dry and tough if done wrong. No more shoe-sole-looking, chewy pork chops, ever! And this is the most moreish salsa you'll ever have. It's going to be your one of your favorite weeknight dinners pork chop recipes.
Grilled pork chops mango salsa recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 large ripe mango, or 2 small ones, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoons kosher salt, (or more to taste), divided
- 1 tablespoon of of chili flakes (red pepper flakes)
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground)
- 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
- 12 medium thickness sliced bone-in pork chops (about ¾ inch [2 centimeters])
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 1 large green mango, or 2 small, peeled and diced (see notes)
- 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil, plus extra to grease the grill
- Cilantro for garnishing, optional
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Preparation
Before starting, please make sure you have all the ingredients and utensils ready.
1. How to make mango glaze / marinade
Blend the ripe mangos to make mango juice. Combine mango juice with soy sauce, salt, chili flakes, pepper, and vinegar, and stir to mix.
2. Marinate meat
Place the pork chops in a bowl, pour in the marinade, and coat all the pork chops with it.
Cover and let it rest for two hours in the refrigerator. At 1:45 mins start heating the grill at high temperature.
3. Grill the chops
Remove the pork chops from the marinade, and set the marinade aside for the next step.
Brush the grill with some oil and heat to high. Place the pork chops on the grill. Close it and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and cook covered for another 4 minutes. Remove from the grill.
4. Making the sauce
While the chops are in the grill, heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion and cook stirring until the onion becomes translucent. Stir in the green mango, and cook stirring for another minute. Pour in the marinade you had saved, and stir to mix.
Lower the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Serving
Serve the chops topped with the salsa, and any leftover salsa on the side. Sprinkle with some cilantro.
Variations
For a different flavor profile, you can substitute a tablespoon of sriracha sauce, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, or a teaspoon of cayenne pepper for the chili flakes.
I prefer medium-thickness bone-in pork chops, but you can also use boneless pork chops.
You can also use a thicker cut of pork chops if you prefer, just cook an extra 3-4 minutes, but confirm doneness by measuring the internal temperature with an instant read thermometer.
Another pork chop recipe with a similar profile flavor you can try is this pineapple teriyaki pork chops.
Top tips
If you like yours on the more sour side, serve alongside lime wedges so you can add fresh lime juice to taste.
Pick mangos that are very firm, they should be crispy when you bite them.
If you do not have a grill, you can make this recipe on a stovetop grill pan (same procedure), or in the oven broiler by cooking them for 5 minutes, then flip to broil for another 5 minutes on the other side. In both cases, check internal temperature to confirm doneness.
Serving suggestions
This is the one pork chop dish that I would not serve with mashed potatoes, instead, I suggest serving it with tostones, a small bowl of rice, or even broasted potatoes.
If you like yours on the more sour side, serve alongside lime wedges so you can add fresh lime juice to taste.
Nutritional information
Calories: 616kcal - Carbohydrates: 18g - Protein: 59g - Fat: 33g - Saturated Fat: 8g - Cholesterol: 180mg - Sodium: 716mg - Potassium: 1217mg - Fiber: 2g - Sugar: 15g - Vitamin A: 1160IU - Vitamin C: 38.4mg - Calcium: 38mg - Iron: 1.6mg
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FAQs
What is the secret to making tender pork chops?
The main secret to making tender pork chops is a couple of hours marinating or brining, plus very-hot-but-quick cooking. Overcooking the pork chops will make them very tough, so cook just the necessary time to reach a safe internal temperature.
What flavors go well on pork?
Pork is a very versatile meat, and probably the best to make with sweet glazes, like this mango salsa and glaze, but you can also try other flavors that go well with pork like rosemary, thyme, spicy pepper sauces, etc.
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Grilled Pork Chops with Green Mango Salsa [Video]
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe mango or 2 small, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt (or more to taste), divided
- 1 teaspoon of chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground)
- 2 tablespoons of apple vinegar
- 12 bone-in pork chops sliced (about ¾ inch [2 cm])
- 1 white onion (large), diced
- 1 large green mango or 2 small, peeled and diced (see notes)
- 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- Cilantro for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: How to make mango glaze/marinade
- Blend the ripe mangos to make mango juice. Combine mango juice with soy sauce, salt, chili flakes, pepper, and vinegar, and stir to mix.
Step 2: Marinate meat
- Place the pork chops in a bowl, pour in the marinade, and coat all the pork chops with it.Cover and let it rest for two hours in the refrigerator. At 1:45 mins start heating the grill at high temperature.
Step 3: Grill the chops
- Remove the pork chops from the marinade, and set the marinade aside for the next step.Brush the grill with some oil and heat to high. Place the pork chops on the grill. Close it and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and cook covered for another 4 minutes. Remove from the grill.
Step 4: Making the sauce
- While the chops are in the grill, heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion and cook stirring until the onion becomes translucent. Stir in the green mango, and cook stirring for another minute. Pour in the marinade you had saved, and stir to mix.Lower the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 5: Serving
- Serve the chops topped with the salsa, and any leftover salsa on the side. Sprinkle with some cilantro.
Cook's notes
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By , published Aug 22, 2013 on Tia Clara
Mañana las cocinaré en familia por segunda vez!
I really like pork chops. How am I going to sleep now thinking of this delicious plate. I hope I have a few mangos left on the tree to try this sauce. I think the the mild sweetness the mangoes will add to the pork chops will be delicious. Have… Read more »
You'll love it. They disappeared in no time here.
That's great advice because I am not consistent with my results in cooking pork. I will try that next time.
Let me know how it goes, Suzanne.
This was absolutely amazing, the salsa was to die for. I think it can be improved by making it actually spicy spicy, but I guess not everyone is into that.
I will be making this again soon.
These chuletas are to die for.
Love this!