Lime Basted Pork Chops w/ Plum Relish

Lime Basted Pork Chops w/ Plum Relish Ingredients

1/2 cup Fresh lime juice, divided	2 4-oz Boneless pork loin chops 3/4 inch thick
1/3 cup Plums pitted and finely chopped; can use mango	1 tsp Thyme chopped
2 tblspoons Tomato chopped, finely	1/8 tsp Salt
1 tblspoons Green onion finely chopped	1/8 tsp Pepper
1 tblspoons Brown sugar	Vegetable cooking spray
2 drops Hot pepper sauce (don't omit this!)

Instructions for Lime Basted Pork Chops w/ Plum Relish

Combine 1/2 tsp. lime juice and next five ingredients (plums, tomato, green onion, brown sugar, hot pepper sauce) in a bowl and stir well. Cover this relish and chill.

Place pork between 2 sheets of heavy duty plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/2 inch thickness, using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Sprinkle both sides of pork wtih thyme, pressing it into the meat. Then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Place pork chops in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag. Pour remaining lime juice over the pork. Seal bag and shake well. Marinate in refrigerator 1 hour, turning bag occassionally.

Remove pork from marinatde, reserving marinade. Place marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat; set aside.

Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place on grill over medium-hot heat (350 - 400). Place pork on rack; grill, covered, 8 minutes on each side or until done, basting occassionally with marinade. Serve w/ relish.

Main Ingredient: PorkCuisine: American

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