Veronica's Pineapple Salsa Pork with Rice

Submitted by Trixyinaz

"I love a sweet/spicy salsa especially over my pork. Another ediets recipe that's healthy and delicious. For added flavor, sautee an onion with the pork."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 1 pork chop, lean (with or without bone)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 tablespoons salsa
• 1⁄2 cup pineapple chunk
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 2 teaspoons olive oil

directions

1. Combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper and rub over both sides of pork.
2. Heat oil over medium heat.
3. Saute pork about 3-5 minutes on each side or until done.
4. Remove from pan, cover and keep warm (putting it in the microwave works great- of course, don't turn it on) Using the same skillet, add pineapple with juice and salsa.
5. Raise heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
6. Cook 1-2 minutes, add cilantro and oregano, and continue to cook for 1-2 more minutes, or until sauce is thickened.
7. Serve pork over a bed of rice and top with sauce.

Reviews

[Sharkbabee]

This dish turned out quite well! Even my husband (who is generally not a fan of pork dishes) liked it. I will defintely make this again. Thanks!