These Pork Chops With Orange Avocado Salsa Pack 23 Of Your Daily Potassium Recipes

SOUTHWEST PORK CHOPS WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Meanwhile, sprinkle taco seasoning evenly onto both sides of chops.
• Add chops to skillet; cook 3 min. on each side or until done (145°F). Remove chops from heat; let stand 3 min.
• Meanwhile, cut 1 lime half into 4 wedges; reserve for later use. Combine cucumbers, avocados, onions, garlic and cilantro in large bowl. Squeeze juice from remaining lime half. Add to vegetable mixture; mix lightly.
• Serve chops with cucumber mixture and reserved lime wedges.

PINA COLADA PORK CHOPS WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• Place 3/4 cup pina colada mix in a shallow dish. Add pork; turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour., Drain pork, discarding marinade. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat, or broil 4 in. from heat, until a thermometer reads 145°, about 6-8 minutes on each side. Let stand 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine broth, remaining pina colada mix, lemon juice, lime juice and cayenne. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, until liquid is slightly thickened, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until creamy. If needed, return pan briefly to very low heat to soften the butter. (Do not allow butter to melt completely or sauce may separate.), Mix salsa ingredients. Slice pork chops; serve with salsa and sauce.

GRILLED PORK WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• For marinade, mix first 5 ingredients. In a large bowl, toss pork with 1/2 cup marinade; refrigerate, covered, up to 2 hours., For glaze, place jelly and 1/3 cup of the remaining marinade in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes; remove from heat. Place salsa ingredients in a large bowl; toss lightly with remaining marinade., Drain pork, discarding marinade. Place pork on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-5 minutes per side, brushing with glaze during the last 3 minutes. Serve with salsa.