Grilled Lake County Smoked Pork Chops with Apple-Onion Relish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

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Smoky grilled pork chops paired with a sweet-tart apple and onion relish inspired by regional flavors from Lake County, Indiana. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 chops (about 6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 medium, diced into 1/4-inch pieces green apple
1 small, finely diced red onion
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 medium diced green apple, and 1 small finely diced red onion. Stir well and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
Step 2: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
Step 3: Brush the pork chops on both sides with 2 tbsp olive oil to prevent sticking and enhance char.
Step 4: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and grill marks appear.
Step 5: Remove the chops from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
Step 6: Spoon the apple-onion relish over each pork chop and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.