Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Cajun-Spiced Apple Relish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared and topped with a vibrant apple relish infused with Cajun spices, combining savory and sweet with a Southern twist. This Southern American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Southern American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (1-inch thick) bone-in pork chops
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp cajun seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium, peeled and finely diced green apple
1/2, finely diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick) and season both sides with 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove chops and cover loosely with foil to rest.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 medium peeled and finely diced green apple, 1/2 diced red bell pepper, and 1/4 cup finely diced red onion. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar and 1 tbsp honey, cooking for another 2 minutes until the relish slightly thickens. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
Step 5: Spoon the warm apple relish over the rested pork chops and serve immediately.