I was inspired by this recipe: Chipotle Pork Tenderloin with Red Currant Salsa - FoodFit.com

Here is my interpretation:

Rub Pork Chops generously with

  • Penzey's Northwoods Fire seasoning
  • Chipotle Powder
  • 1 tsp Fresh chopped Rosemary

Let chops rest while you make the salsa.

Salsa

  • 1/2 cup Red Currants
  • about 20 more whole currants (for texture)
  • 1 Jalapeno (leave seeds in for a kick)
  • 1 Shallot
  • 1 tsp garlic chives
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • zest of 1/2 Lime
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar

Push 1/2 cup Red Currants through a fine mesh sieve so that the thick juices run out. Lightly sweeten the juice with 1/2 tsp sugar. To the juice, add the whole currants and a fine dice of the remaining ingredients.

Pan sear chops to medium or medium rare. Top with red currant salsa.

Try this on the smoker with apple and cherry wood for a more complex flavor, too.