Mesquite Grilled Pork Chops with Apple Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) jar applesauce
• 1 onions, quartered
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground white pepper
• 4 pork chops
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup mesquite chips, soaked

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine applesauce, onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and white pepper. Refrigerate several hours, or overnight.

Season chops with garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.

Preheat grill for medium-high heat.

Sprinkle soaked wood over coals, or place in the smoker box of a gas grill. Lightly oil grate, and place chops on grill. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Serve with applesauce salsa.