Grilled Pork Chops with Tomato Relish

Grilled Pork Chops with Tomato Relish

Grilled pork chops with tomato relish pair bone-in chops with a bright relish built from easy-to-find ripe tomatoes. The relish takes its cue from Nocellara del Belice N°11's own green-tomato aroma, so the whole dish circles back to the oil itself.

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in pork chops
  • 1/4 cup Nocellara del Belice N°11, divided
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel, brush both sides with a tablespoon of Nocellara del Belice N°11, and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  3. Grill the chops 5 to 6 minutes per side, until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F and have good grill marks.
  4. While the chops cook, combine the diced tomato, basil, garlic, vinegar, and the remaining oil in a bowl and season with a pinch of salt.
  5. Transfer the chops to a plate and let rest 5 minutes, this lets the juices redistribute before topping.
  6. Spoon the tomato relish generously over each chop just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving size 1 chop
Calories 641
Total fat 44g
Saturated fat 13g
Cholesterol 156mg
Sodium 285mg
Carbohydrates 3g
Dietary fiber 1g
Sugars 2g
Protein 53g

Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and may vary based on the specific products used. It is not intended as medical or dietary advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use bone-in or boneless chops?

Bone-in chops stay juicier on the grill than boneless.

Should I let the chops rest?

Yes, before topping, so the juices settle back in.

Can I use the relish on other dishes?

It also works well over grilled chicken or fish.

What You'll Need

A dark olive-green glass bottle of Frantoio Galioto Nocellara N*11 olive oil, featuring a black cap and a black label with orange borders and white text.
Nocellara del Belice N° 11 $39.99 Shop this bottle →

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