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Marinated Pork Chop with Rosemary and garlic –  Made with an easy, yet tasty garlic and rosemary rub, healthy and a perfect pairing!

Rosemary Pork Chops

Most people often associate pork with pork shoulder, bacon, and sausage. It never falls under the category of lean meat. And this is so far from the truth. Truth be told, I was one of those people until I did some research.

Pork Loin

I love pork! Greasy, Fatty, Lean – Give it to me. You see, I hate giving up pork entirely when am cutting back on calories. So I use the leaner cuts of pork and I don’t feel deprived. In fact, they are quite juicy and tender and in my humble opinion better tasting than chicken breast. 

Pork Loin

The trick is to cook it to the proper degree of doneness. Let it rest for 10 minutes (or a few more) before slicing to allow the juices to distribute throughout the meat. When this is done the lean pork is Absolutely Amazing cut of meat.

With a weeknight pork I  always trying to keep it Sweet and Simple and it never disappoints. This is made out of one of my favorite spice mixture – garlic, rosemary , white pepper , and smoked paprika. 

 Pork Loin

Now don’t even think of skipping out on the mango salsa- you will regret it! The first time, I tried this combo I was moaning throughout.

Mango Salsa

The spicy sweetness from the salsa complements the pork! Do make it!

Marinated Pork Chop with Rosemary and garlic

Ok, don’t you just love the bright combination of colors of this mango salsa on the pork! 

Enjoy!!!

Originally published in April  2014, updated with fresh new photos

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Marinated Pork Chop With Rosemary And Garlic

Marinated Pork Chop with Rosemary and garlic –  Made with an easy, yet tasty garlic and rosemary rub, healthy and a perfect pairing!
4 from 1 vote
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 20 mins
Fusion
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 -1/2 pounds Pork Loin about 3
  • 1-2 Tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 smoked tablespoon paprika
  • ½- I teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • ½ - tablespoon soy sauce optional
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1- 2 tablespoons canola olive or any cooking oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Mango Avocado Salsa

  • 1 large mango peeled and diced
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • 1 medium avocado diced
  • ½ jalapeno seeded and diced
  • 2- tablespoon fresh limejuice
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and fresh pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a food processor or finely chop rosemary and pestle, blend rosemary, garlic, paprika, cayenne and soy sauce.
  • Lightly salt pork , then marinate the pork with the garlic rosemary mixture.
  • You may refrigerate until ready to cook. Taste best when marinated for at least 30 minutes or more .
  • Heat up a cast iron or grill pan until hot. Cook pork loin, flipping once, until browned and cooked to desired doneness or grill the steaks on high heat for about 3- 5 minutes on each side, depending on the size -internal temperature reads 145 degrees F

Mango salsa

  • In a medium bowl, combine the mango, jalapenos, avocado, onions, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 311kcal (16%)| Carbohydrates: 12g (4%)| Protein: 14g (28%)| Fat: 23g (35%)| Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)| Cholesterol: 35mg (12%)| Sodium: 32mg (1%)| Potassium: 525mg (15%)| Fiber: 4g (17%)| Sugar: 6g (7%)| Vitamin A: 730IU (15%)| Vitamin C: 25mg (30%)| Calcium: 20mg (2%)| Iron: 0.8mg (4%)
Author: AfricanBites
Course: Main
Cuisine: Fusion
Keyword: pork chops, quick and easy
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Nutrition Facts
Marinated Pork Chop With Rosemary And Garlic
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 35mg12%
Sodium 32mg1%
Potassium 525mg15%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 730IU15%
Vitamin C 25mg30%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Marinated Pork Chop with Rosemary and garlic -  Made with an easy, yet tasty garlic and rosemary rub, healthy and a perfect pairing!
Marinated Pork Chop with Rosemary and garlic –  Made with an easy, yet tasty garlic and rosemary rub, healthy and a perfect pairing!

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  1. diane reischel says

    I found your site some months ago and I love the recipes. I made the Jamaican beef pattis that were such a big score at work. I also made the Ethiopian chicken and still have the pic of them on my cell. They were equally good. I made the flat bread to go with it too. I’m going to try this pork chop reicipi with the mango salsa soon. Thanku for all the delicious spices too. I have them in a jar that I use every so often. I tell many people about your site.

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  2. Cassandra says

    Tried this over the weekend and it was great! I was a bit hesitant about the salsa though. To my surprise, it pairs well with the pork. Another great recipe!

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  3. Eric says

    EM could you send a full body pic? With all that good food I can’t believe your still that trim! Thanks for my favorite recipes.

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  5. Ang Fitz says

    Ok, you’ve got me sold on trying this! I can almost taste it in my mind. However, in order to make hubby happy I’ll have to serve a starch of some kind with it. What would you suggest?

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  6. Maureen says

    It looks really delicious! I am loving the mango salsa too. Rosemary and garlic are good combination. I’m going to try this 🙂

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  8. Naa says

    I wish I lived close to you …..I will be knocking on your door each day…..This looks good but then everything you make looks good! Keep up the good work and God bless.

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