Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 34 teaspoon chili powder
  • 18 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 18 teaspoon cardamom
  • 14 teaspoon water (or as needed)
  • 34 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 12 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 13 cup sugar
  • 1 mango, peeled, seeded & chopped
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 1 14 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 14 teaspoon cilantro
  • 18 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 pineapple rings, chopped
  • 1 pinch white pepper
  • 3 12 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 12 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 8 pork chops (or 2 lb tenderloin)

Method

  • To prepare chutney, in a small bowl, mash together the garlic, chili powder, cayenne & cardamom.
  • Mix in enough water to form a paste.
  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir in spice paste & cook until it begins to bubble, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in vinegar; cook without boiling for 2 minutes
  • Stir in sugar until it dissolves.
  • Mix in mango, jalapeno, lemon juice, cilantro & salt; simmer 20 minutes
  • Stir in applesauce & pineapple; simmer 10 mins more.
  • Season with white pepper.
  • Place in a bowl, cover, & refrigerate until ready to use.
  • To prepare marinade, mix 1/3 of the salsa with soy sauce & vinegar.
  • Place pork chops in a marinating container & pour marinade over chops.
  • Seal tightly, & place in the refrigerator for 1 hour (or longer).
  • Prepare grill for medium-high heat.
  • Drain marinade from bag & heat in a saucepan until boiling.
  • Lightly oil grill grate.
  • Place pork chops on the hot grill.
  • Cook 10 mins, or to desired doneness, turning once & basting occasionally with the boiled marinade.
  • Warm remaining salsa over medium-low heat.
  • Serve pork chops topped with the salsa.