Citrus-Rubbed Grilled Pork Chops with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

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Juicy pork chops rubbed with a zesty citrus spice blend, grilled to perfection and topped with a refreshing mango salsa. This Caribbean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork chops, orange zest, lime zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 bone-in, about 1 inch thick pork chops
1 tbsp orange zest
1 tbsp lime zest
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1, peeled and diced ripe mango
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp lime juice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp orange zest, 1 tbsp lime zest, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to form the citrus-spice rub.
Step 2: Rub the spice mixture evenly over 4 bone-in pork chops. Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over the chops and let them rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F and have nice grill marks.
Step 4: While the pork cooks, combine 1 diced ripe mango, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tbsp lime juice in a bowl. Toss gently to make the mango salsa.
Step 5: Remove pork chops from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve topped with the fresh mango salsa.