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Pork Chops with Jalapeno Jelly

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 sprigs fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly minced garlic
  • 4 tablespoons Cheri’s Jalapeno Pepper Jelly 
  • 8 pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick), trimmed
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and jalapeno jelly in a bowl, and whisk together. Tenderize the pork chops and marinade in a resealable plastic bag or bowl. Remove the air from the bag, and seal; refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
Preheat your grill on medium heat, or preheat broiler.
Remove the chops from the marinade, and season with salt and pepper. Place the chops on indirect heat on the grill, or under the broiler. Cook the meat on both sides until done, turning frequently so the marinade doesn’t burn.

Chile Roasted Salmon

Makes 4 servings

  • 4 (4 oz. each) salmon fillets
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Orange Blossom Honey
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt to taste

Place salmon on lightly greased baking sheet or broiler pan. Season with salt. In small bowl, combine vinegar, honey, and chili powder; mix well. Spread mixture evenly over fish. Roast at 400°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes when tested with fork.

(Based on recipe from Honey.com)

Prickly Pear Watermelon Salad

Serves 4-6 people.

Ingredients:

  • Watermelon
  • Blueberries (or your favorite berries)
  • Lemon
  • Prickly Pear Syrup

Directions:

  1. Cut up 3 cups of cubed watermelon.
  2. Toss in 2 cups of blueberries.
  3. The zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
  4. Drizzle on top some Prickly Pear Syrup

Serve cold!  Delicious!

Recipe by Nancy Casey

Virgin Prickly Pear Cactus Margarita

Virgin Prickly Pear Cactus Margarita

Ingredients:

  • 6 ounces Limeade Concentrate
  • 4 ounces Cheri’s Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup
  • 3 ounces Orange Juice
  • 2 ounces fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 ounce fresh Lemon Juice
  • 4 cups ice cubes
  • ½ Lime, cut into 4 wedges
  • Kosher Salt
  • Lime and Lemon Zest

Instructions:

  1. Moisten the rim of the serving glasses with a little lime juice.
  2. Put the salt and citrus zest into large saucer or shallow pie pan.
  3. Invert each glass in the salt and gently twist to coat the rim.
  4. Place the limeade concentrate, syrup, citrus juices, and ice into a blender or frozen drink mixer.
  5. Blend on high until ice is pulverized and drink is thoroughly mixed.
  6. Pour into glasses and garnish with lime wedges.  Serve and enjoy!