Pork Chops With Strawberry Relish

Pork Chops with Strawberry Relish is the perfect meal when you want to eat a lighter, more flavorful pork chop! They're light, fresh, and extremely delicious!

Pork and sweet strawberries are a match made in heaven. You're going to love the flavors, textures, and freshness of this delicious dinner!

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This pork chop recipe was originally shared in 2011. This post has been updated with additional information, including a recipe card complete with nutritional information, but the recipe itself (and, sadly, the original photos) have remained unchanged.

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• The ingredient list:
• Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
• How this recipe came to be:
• Why this recipe works:
• What other protein will this strawberry relish work on?
• What is the proper temperature for cooked pork?
• Will a bone-in pork chop take longer to cook than a boneless pork chop?
• Does a bone-in pork chop have more flavor than a boneless chop?
• How to make pork chops with strawberry relish:
• Additional pork chop recipes you'll also enjoy:
• Printable Recipe Card

The ingredient list:

• 4 pork chops (bone-in shown, but boneless can be used)
• strawberries (fresh are best but frozen can be used)
• red onion
• cherry tomatoes or whole tomatoes (chopped)
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• honey
• fresh basil
• ground coriander
• salt and pepper

Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

• indoor grill pan or skillet
• outdoor grill (optional)
• medium mixing bowl
• measuring cups and spoons
• chef's knife
• paring knife
• cutting board
• slotted spatula or tongs
• pastry brush
• instant-read thermometer
• kitchen timer (optional)
• paper towels

How this recipe came to be:

On my quest to try and cook lighter and healthier meals, I came up with this dinner for grilled pork chops with strawberry relish one night after surveying what I had in my pantry and fridge. 

I hope you like it.  We sure did.

Why this recipe works:

The balance of flavors in the strawberry relish is something you'll truly enjoy.

The sweetness of the strawberries, the light bite from the red onion, the earthy tartness of the cherry tomatoes, and the gentle kiss from the fresh basil all marry together as the perfect topping for just about any protein, fish included.

What other protein will this strawberry relish work on?

The question is...what WON'T it work on?

Try it on:

• chicken breast
• chicken thighs
• salmon
• tilapia
• mahi-mahi
• ground beef burgers
• turkey burgers
• steak
• try it on just about anything...

What is the proper temperature for cooked pork?

Pork is properly cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 145-degrees Fahrenheit on an instant-read thermometer.

Will a bone-in pork chop take longer to cook than a boneless pork chop?

Yes, it will, and it's good to be aware of this fact when you're planning your cooking times.

Does a bone-in pork chop have more flavor than a boneless chop?

Yes!! The bone helps to add extra flavor to the meat while cooking.

That's the trade-off for cooking bone-in pork chops. They DO take longer to cook, but they also DO have more flavor.

The same is true with all bone-in proteins vs boneless.

How to make pork chops with strawberry relish:

• Brush the chops on both sides with balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
• Allow the chops to sit for 30 minutes while preparing the strawberry relish.
• Slice the strawberries and chop the red onion and tomato.
• Place them in a small bowl and add additional balsamic vinegar, honey, ground coriander, salt, and pepper.
• Add the basil and stir gently, and set aside.
• Dry the chops on the sides with paper towels.
• Add the olive oil to a skillet or indoor grill pan and cook until the chops reach the internal temperature reaches 145-degrees Fahrenheit on an instant-read thermometer.
• Allow the chops to sit for 10 minutes (covered) before serving.
• To serve, top the chops with the strawberry relish and garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.

Additional pork chop recipes you'll also enjoy:

*French Onion Pork Chops (shown below, and in the featured video)

All the flavors you love in a traditional French onion soup are captured in this recipe for French Onion Pork Chops. Make them ASAP and I promise you won’t be sorry!

*Garlic Lovers Pork Chops (not shown)

Garlic Lovers Pork Chops have a mildly sweet and fragrant garlic flavor that doesn’t overpower or overwhelm the taste buds. Trust me when I tell you that they will be some of the best pork chops you’ve ever eaten!

*Dill Pickle Pork Chops (shown below)

These fork-tender Dill Pickle Pork Chops with Bacon & Onion are infused with flavor from the pickle juice brine, the browned bacon, and sautéed onions. This fast and easy low-carb recipe will soon become a family favorite!

*Cool Ranch Pork Chops (not shown)

Cool Ranch Pork Chops is one of the easiest and best family dinner recipes! And, since there are no knives needed to make this meal, even the youngest of kids can help to prepare this family favorite dinner!

*Pork Chops with Strawberry Relish (shown below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!

Printable Recipe Card

I sincerely hope you'll enjoy making (and eating) this strawberry pork chop recipe as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!