Pork Chops with Black Bean Salsa

Pork Chops with Black Bean Salsa

Better Homes and Garden

Ingredients
4 pork loin chops, cut 1 ¼ inches thick
1 teaspoon Jamaican jerk or Cajun seasoning
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2/3 cup corn relish (see recipe below)
½ of a 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 ½ teaspoons lime juice
¼ teaspoon cumin
sliced avocados for garnish (optional)

Directions

Preheat broiler (or grill).  Trim fat from meat.  Rub seasoning and black pepper onto both sides of chops.  Place pork chops on the unheated rack of broiler pan.  Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until done (160 degrees), turning the meat over after half the cook time.

Meanwhile, for salsa, combine corn relish, beans, lime juice, and cumin.  Serve chops with salsa and if desired, sour cream or avocados.

Corn Relish II

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/corn-relish-ii/

Ingredients

2 cups fresh or frozen corn
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped tomatoes
2 cups chopped seeded cucumber
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 cup sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine all of the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until thickened. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Notes - To make the corn relish I have omitted the cucumber because I didn't have it or substituted a red pepper for green.  I freeze the corn relish I am not using and then just thaw out a portion for the next time I make this dish.

You can also grill the pork chops outside.  Be careful not to overcook under the broiler or grill, because once the chops dry out, they get chewy.

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