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If your definition of a good dinner includes meat, potatoes, and a side vegetable, this recipe for pork and potatoes with tomato relish will hit the spot. I can’t speak for anyone else, but my husband isn’t always excited about creating new dishes. Like many men, his favorite dinners are hearty meat and potatoes in some combination.
This recipe for pork and potatoes with tomato relish is sure to please everyone in your family. It will also please you because you won’t have to spend a lot of time or money on preparing it. Pork is one of the most affordable types of meat, which allows you to include satisfying protein no matter how tight your budget.
The rest of the meal is also equally budget-friendly, with mashed potatoes and fresh tomato relish. And like most of the recipes on this site, it also has relatively few ingredients. I know that if I see a recipe with too many ingredients, I’m going to assume that it will be too expensive and complicated to make!
Even though this meal definitely tastes impressive, it’s super easy to make. It will allow you to look like you spent hours in the kitchen whipping up a gourmet meal. But in fact, it will only take you less than a half-hour to throw the whole thing together. You’ll save time by using the microwaveable mashed potatoes. Few busy moms have time to boil up potatoes and then mash them. I won’t tell about your shortcut if you don’t.
Pork and Potato Recipe
Doesn’t everybody love pork? From bacon to ham, there are so many delicious types of meat that are in the pork category. However, some cuts of pork can be an expensive per pound, like bacon. But pork roast and pork chops tend to be among the cheapest types of meat available. And unlike other types of inexpensive meat, pork tends to taste the best.
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You may or may not remember the old marketing campaign, “Pork: the other white meat.” But the whole point of that promotion is still relevant today. Pork is lean meat, much like chicken breast. You don’t have to feel guilty about eating it because it doesn’t have much fat. However, it’s about half the price of buying boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
There are lots of ways to combine pork and potatoes to make a variety of dishes. A pork and potato recipe can be prepared in multiple tasty combinations. You can always try getting a pork roast and serving it with potato hash. You can use leftover pork and potatoes in a hearty stew. You can even put a Polynesian spin on it and serve pork and potatoes with pineapple in a sweet and sour palate.
This combination of pork, potatoes, and acidic fruit is what’s at the heart of this pork, potatoes, and tomato relish recipe. The three may not sound like they go well together at first glance. But the flavors all compliment each other very well. The tomato relish adds a nice balance to the savory pork.
Tomato Relish
Tomato relish is simple to make but packs a big impact. It’s affordable and adds a pop of color to any dish. It’s also an easy way to sneak some fruits and vegetables into your family’s diet. If you’re like me, you always feel a pang of guilt when you see articles about how important it is to eat more fruits and veggies. The best way to actually make that happen is by serving it as a side, like in this recipe.
Even though tomato relish goes well with pork and potatoes, it also goes well with many other dishes. It’s a great accompaniment to chicken breasts or fish, taking them from ho-hum to something special. It can resemble a chutney or even a salsa, depending on what other ingredients you include in it.
If your grandma was a gardener, chances are good that she canned tomato relish out of the produce that she grew. Tomato relish is one of those old-timey recipes that used to be a staple in every pantry. That’s because it’s such a perfect accompaniment to everything from grilled cheese to toast.
Of course, busy moms today don’t often have time for canning fruits and vegetables like our grandmothers did. But that doesn’t mean we can’t still learn the value of using some of those old-time foods. This shortcut tomato relish can be used in lots of ways in your kitchen, too.
If you enjoyed this recipe, make sure to check out our Summertime Chicken and our Sweet and Saucy Chicken.
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Pork and Potatoes with Tomato Relish Recipe
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- Total Time: 25 minutes
Description
Pork loin served with a seasoned relish smothered on top is paired with mashed potatoes for a hearty 7 ingredient dinner that's done in less than a half hour.
Ingredients
- 1 (24 ounce) package refrigerated mashed potatoes
- 4 boneless pork loin chops, ¾ inch thick
- Salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large red onion, quartered and sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
- ¼ cup red wine vinaigrette salad dressing
Instructions
- Prepare mashed potatoes according to microwave package directions.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle chops lightly with salt and pepper. In a very large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chops; cook about 3 minutes. Turn chops; add onion to skillet. Cook about 10 minutes more or until chops are done (160°F), turning chops to brown evenly and stirring onion occasionally. Remove chops to 4 serving plates.
- For tomato relish, add tomato and salad dressing to skillet; cook and stir about 1 minute more.
- Serve chops with mashed potatoes and tomato relish. Season with additional pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
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