Skip to content

Cart

Your cart is empty

Article: Barbecue Pork with Blistered Chile–Pumpkin Seed Salsa

Barbeque pork topped with blistered chile-pumpkin seed salsa on a white plate
dinner

Barbecue Pork with Blistered Chile–Pumpkin Seed Salsa

It's a weeknight, and you're tired of the same ole thing. You look in your fridge and you see some pork chops. "Ok. I'll make this work," you say to yourself. But how? Let us help expand your cooking skills and possibly even your palette by showing you how to make a great barbecued pork inside. (Grilled, not slow-smoked). This recipe uses fresh ingredients and a few that you may not have ever thought to use before. A pumpkin seed forward dressing highlights the spicy brown sugar rub that the pork gets all while being a weeknight dish that takes less than 20 minutes.

 
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Easy

INGREDIENTS

Salsa Topping:

  • ¼ large white onion
  • 2 jalapeños
  • ¼ Cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ Cup unsalted, roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • ¼ Cup olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • kosher salt, to taste

Pork Chop  & Rub:

  • 1 lb pork chops
  • 2 Tbsp light brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp mustard powder
  • 2 Tbsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • vegetable oil (for grilling)
  • kosher salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook onion and jalapeños over a gas burner, turning often until charred and beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Alternatively, cook in a hot, dry medium Swiss Diamond skillet, or broil them. Let cool. Finely chop onion. Remove seeds from jalapenos and finely chop as well.
  2. To make your salsa topping, toss onion, jalapenos, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, oil and lime juice in a small bowl. Season with salt. Set aside.
  3. Mix brown sugar, mustard powder, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a small bowl to combine. Set aside.
  4. Prepare a Swiss Diamond Grill Pan over medium-high, Oil the grates of the pan. Season pork chops with salt, then sprinkle generously with brown sugar mixture in several passes, allowing a few minutes between each for rub to adhere. Grill over direct heat, turning every minute or so, until browned and beginning to char in spots, about 4 minutes.
  5. Lower to medium heat and continue to grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes longer.
  6. Serve pork chop topped with salsa.

Leave a comment

This site is protected by hCaptcha and the hCaptcha Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

All comments are moderated before being published.

Swiss Diamond Recipe Essentials

Our recipes are best enjoyed using Swiss Diamond brand products

XD Nonstick 7
XD Nonstick Fry Pan top view with food inside on marble kitchen counter
XD Nonstick Fry Pan angle view on marble kitchen counter
XD Nonstick Fry Pan 7
XD Nonstick 8
XD Nonstick 8
XD Nonstick 9.5
XD Nonstick 9.5
XD Nonstick 10.25
XD Nonstick 10.25
XD Nonstick 11
XD Nonstick 11
XD Nonstick 12.5
XD Nonstick 12.5
XD Nonstick 7
XD Nonstick Fry Pan top view with food inside on marble kitchen counter
XD Nonstick Fry Pan angle view on marble kitchen counter
XD Nonstick Fry Pan 7
XD Nonstick 8
XD Nonstick 8
XD Nonstick 9.5
XD Nonstick 9.5
XD Nonstick 10.25
XD Nonstick 10.25
XD Nonstick 11
XD Nonstick 11
XD Nonstick 12.5
XD Nonstick 12.5

XD Nonstick Fry Pan

$49.95
XD Nonstick 8
XD Nonstick 8
XD Nonstick 11
XD Nonstick 8
XD Nonstick 8
XD Nonstick 11

XD Nonstick Square Saute Pan with Glass Lid - Induction

$132.97
$189.95
XD Nonstick 5.3 qt Braiser with Glass Lid - Induction
XD Nonstick Braiser with Glass Lid - Induction in use with food inside pot on kitchen counter
XD Nonstick Braiser with Glass Lid - Induction on marble kitchen counter
XD Nonstick 5.3 qt Braiser with Glass Lid - Induction Side view
XD Nonstick 5.3 qt Braiser with Glass Lid - Induction
XD Nonstick Braiser with Glass Lid - Induction in use with food inside pot on kitchen counter
XD Nonstick Braiser with Glass Lid - Induction on marble kitchen counter
XD Nonstick 5.3 qt Braiser with Glass Lid - Induction Side view

XD Nonstick 5.3 qt Braiser with Glass Lid - Induction

$160.97
$229.95
XD Nonstick 7
XD Nonstick Fry Pan - Induction top view with food inside on kitchen counter
XD Nonstick Fry Pan - Induction angle view on marble kitchen counter
XD Nonstick 8
XD Nonstick 8
XD Nonstick 9.5
XD Nonstick 9.5
XD Nonstick 10.25
XD Nonstick 10.25
XD Nonstick 11
XD Nonstick 11
XD Nonstick 12.5
XD Nonstick 12.5
XD Nonstick 7
XD Nonstick Fry Pan - Induction top view with food inside on kitchen counter
XD Nonstick Fry Pan - Induction angle view on marble kitchen counter
XD Nonstick 8
XD Nonstick 8
XD Nonstick 9.5
XD Nonstick 9.5
XD Nonstick 10.25
XD Nonstick 10.25
XD Nonstick 11
XD Nonstick 11
XD Nonstick 12.5
XD Nonstick 12.5

XD Nonstick Fry Pan - Induction

$64.95

Read more

stack of pancakes topped with bananas
breakfast

Bananas Foster Pancakes

"Flame-kissed cooking delights all. Try our Bananas Foster Pancakes - easy, sweet, and perfect for breakfast or dessert. Homemade or store-bought mix, it's a winner!"

Read more
Bavarian red cabbage on a wood plate with sausage
dinner

Bavarian Red Cabbage

This sweet, savory red cabbage side is great with turkey or pork. It's German-inspired, and easy to make. Surprise your cabbage skeptic friends with this delicious recipe.

Read more