Pork Chops and Clams in Garlic Broth

Name: Pork Chops and Clams in Garlic Broth
Ingredients: 4 pork chops (6 to 8 ounces each); Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup); 1 medium onion, halved crosswise and thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups); 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup); 2 bay leaves; 1 1/4 teaspoons sweet paprika; 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 3/4 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 24 Manila clams or cockles