Smoked Pork Chop with Heirloom Tomato Relish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-29 · Updated 2026-03-29

Juicy house-smoked pork chops glazed with a tangy heirloom tomato relish, served over a bed of sautéed local greens. This quick recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs pork chops, heirloom tomatoes, and red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in center-cut pork chops (1.5 lbs total) pork chops
• 4 medium heirloom tomatoes, diced
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley fresh herbs, 1 tsp chopped thyme
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp thyme. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden, then transfer to a baking dish.
2. Step 2: In a separate pan, sauté garlic and onion for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add diced tomatoes, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, and remaining herbs. Cook for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
3. Step 3: Pour relish over pork chops. Bake for 25-30 minutes until pork is tender and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Serve immediately.