Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Guatemalan Tomato-Avocado Relish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

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Juicy pan-seared pork chops topped with a fresh Guatemalan-inspired relish of tomato, avocado, onion, and cilantro, brightened with lime. This Latin American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 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 350 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: 15 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1 1/2 tsp, divided salt
1 tsp, divided black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 medium, diced tomato
1 large, diced avocado
1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
2 tbsp lime juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Step 3: While pork cooks, combine 2 diced medium tomatoes, 1 large diced avocado, 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl. Stir gently to combine.
Step 4: Remove pork chops from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes.
Step 5: Serve pork chops topped generously with the fresh tomato-avocado relish for a bright, flavorful contrast.