Pork chops and salsa

PORK CHOPS AND SALSA

Portions : 4 - Preparation : 10 minutes - Cooking time : 12 to 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 Quebec pork chops with bone (1" thick)
• 60 ml (4 tablespoons) olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) balsamic vinegar
• 1 red bell pepper, brunoise
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 mango, cubed
• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) honey
• 3 ml (1/2 tsp.) chili powder
• 60 ml (4 tbsp.) lime juice
• ½ bunch chives, snipped
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) fresh ginger, chopped
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat oven, rack in center, to 200°C (400°F) or BBQ to maximum.
2. In a bowl, mix 30 ml (2 tbsp.) olive oil, 1 garlic clove, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
3. Add the meat to the mixture.
4. In a hot pan or on the BBQ grill, sear the meat for 2 minutes on each side.
5. Continue cooking in the oven or on the BBQ, indirectly, for 8 minutes.
6. In a bowl, prepare the salsa by combining the bell pepper, onion, mango, honey, chili, lime, chives, ginger, remaining garlic and olive oil, salt and pepper. Check seasoning.
7. Just before serving, cover the meat with the prepared salsa.