PORK CHOPS WITH STRAWBERRY RELISH
Light and fresh! Pork chops with strawberry relish are the perfect meal when you want to eat a lighter, more flavorful pork chop!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 379kcal
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops approximately ½" thick (boneless will also work)
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar divided
- 1 pint fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 2 ripe tomatoes seeded and chopped. Or 1-pint cherry tomatoes,, halved
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ medium red onion chopped (approximately ¼ cup)
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil chopped, plus additional for garnish
- 1½ teaspoon ground coriander seed
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, divided
Instructions
- 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 the strawberry mixture in a medium bowl and add 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, honey, ground coriander, and add the remaining salt, and pepper.
- Add the basil and stir gently. Set aside.
- Dry the chops on both sides with paper towels.
- Cook the chops in a skillet or grill pan (indoor or outside) in olive oil until the chops reach the internal temperature reaches 145-degrees Fahrenheit on an instant-read thermometer.
- Remove from the heat and allow to sit for 10 minutes (covered) before serving.
- To serve, top the pork chops with the strawberry relish and garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.
Notes
The strawberry relish is also great on chicken, beef, turkey, and fish.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 816mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg