Pork Chops w/ Mango Salsa

Sunday evening I made dinner for my parents and neighbor - totaling 7 people. People never ask me to cook for them. Not sure why... :)  Steve had requested pork chops and I agreed since the poor guy loves meat and I don't make it more than three times a week. Despite the long blog, it was very simple. Let me know if you give this a try!

Pork w/ Mango Salsa - I based it off of this recipe: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/grilled-pork-chops-with-two-melon-salsa-10000001995693/

Ingredients:

• 4-5 4oz pork chops - trimmed off excess fat
• Fresh mango salsa - I purchased it at Weis Markets
• 1 Tbsp Olive oil
• 2 Tsp Chili seasoning (ingredients below)
• 3/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/3 tsp salt
• 1/4 black pepper

Chili Seasoning: http://www.food.com/recipe/chili-powder-16892

• 2 Tbsp paprika
• 2 Tsp oregano
• 1 1/4 Tsp cumin
• 1 1/4 Tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/4 Tsp cayenne pepper
• 3/4 Tsp onion powder

Directions for Pork Chops:

1. Mix seasonings together and set aside. 
2. Heat pan with oil.
3. Rub seasonings on meat.
4. Add pork to pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side. 
5. Serve with salsa

Sides:

• 1 head of cauliflower
• 5-6 red potatoes, sliced
• 2 Tbsp Olive oil
• 1-2 Tsp of Seasoned Salt

Directions for Cauliflower & potatoes:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Grease bottom of two dishes with oil. 
3. Layer potatoes in one dish sprinkling a bit of seasoned salt between each layer. Spray with oil after last layer.
4. Spread cauliflower in other pan. Spray with oil and sprinkle with seasoned salt. 
5. Cook potatoes for about 40-50 minutes
6. Cook cauliflower for 30 minutes. 

I also provided pork chops without the spice and used Balsamic Vinegar as it was cooking. 

• Place chops in heated pan with oil. Add about 1-2 Tbsp of balsamic vinegar. Cover with lid. Cook on each side for about 3-4 minutes.