Pork Chops al Pastor

Recipe: Nutrition
Dairy-free
Egg-free
Nut-free
Soy-free
High-Fiber
Low-Carbohydrate
Low-Sodium
Low-Sugar
Dish type
Dinner
Serves
4
Ready in
25 minutes*

Ingredients

  • 4 (4- to 6-oz.) bone-in loin pork chops, 1/2-inch thick
  • 1/2 cup chipotle salsa
  • 1/2 tsp. meat tenderizer (optional)
  • Pineapple Salsa:
  • 1/2 medium pineapple, peeled, cored and finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and finely chopped (1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp. finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tbsp. finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice

Directions

Prep Time
15 minutes*
Cook Time
10 minutes
Ready in
25 minutes*
  1. Place chops in a large resealable plastic bag. Stir tenderizer (if desired) into chipotle salsa; add salsa to bag. Seal bag; refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.
  2. For the Pineapple Salsa: In a medium bowl combine pineapple, avocado, beans, cilantro, onion and bell pepper; season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with lime juice; toss to combine. Cover and set aside until serving time.
  3. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium indirect heat (300°F to 350°F). Remove chops from marinade; discard marinade. Place chops on grill. Grill over indirect heat 4 to 5 minutes per side or to desired doneness. Transfer to a platter. Cover loosely with foil; let stand 10 minutes. Serve with Pineapple Salsa.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size
1
Per Serving
Calories 430, Calories Fat 210, Total Fat 24g, Saturated Fat 7g, Cholesterol 105mg, Sodium 480mg, Carbohydrate 18g, Protein 35g
Serving Size1
Calories430
Calories Fat210
Calories (fat) extra48
Total Fat24g
Total Fat (extra)37
Saturated Fat7g
Saturated Fat (extra)35
Cholesterol105mg
Cholesterol (extra)35
Sodium480mg
Sodium (extra)20
Potassium761mg
Carbohydrate18g
Carbohydrate (extra)6
Fiber5g
Fiber (extra)20
Sugars7g
Protein35g
Omega30g
Vitamin A465IU
Vitamin A (extra)9
Vitamin C38mg
Vitamin C (extra)64
Iron2mg
Iron (extra)15