Pork Chops With Fresh Peaches And Basil Food

SKILLET BALSAMIC PEACH PORK CHOPS WITH FETA AND BASIL

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the broiler to high. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Season the pork chops all over with kosher salt and pepper. Add the olive oil to the skillet, when the oil shimmers, add the pork and sear on both sides for 3-4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking for about 8-10 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, and oregano. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, pour the balsamic sauce over the pork chops. Remove from the heat and add the peaches. Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil for 4-5 minutes or until the peaches are lightly charred. If the balsamic sauce starts getting too thick, add ¼ cup of water to keep it saucy. 4. Remove from the oven and top with feta, fresh basil, and chili flakes. Serve the pork with the peaches and balsamic sauce from the pan. Enjoy!

PORK CHOPS WITH GLAZED PEACHES

Steps:

• To cut chops from a bone-in pork loin, follow along the rib bone with a sharp knife to make one clean cut. Season the pork chops thoroughly with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. One at a time, cover each chop with a piece of plastic wrap and lightly pound with the back of a heavy knife or a spoon to work the seasoning into the chops.Cut the peaches into medium ½-inch chunks. Slice the garlic cloves into thin slivers. Pull the sage leaves from the stems and thinly slice.
• Heat a heavy bottomed cast-iron pan over high heat. Once the pan is hot, add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
• To the hot pan, add all of the chops standing up on their fat cap side, to render off some of the fat, and pan-sear for a few minutes. Remove two of the chops, and lay the other two down on their meatier sides, to pan sear and cook through. After a few minutes, carefully turn over and brown the other side for another few minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest.
• Repeat for the remaining chops. Remove from the pan and let rest with the other pork chops.Drain and discard some of the cooking oil. Add the peaches to the pan and sauté vigorously, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and sage, and immediately add the apple cider. Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the butter and swirl the mixture together, to emulsify the butter into the peaches. Remove from the heat.
• Stack the rested pork chops on a platter and finish by spooning the peaches and pan juices over top. Serve immediately.

BASIL PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients; gradually stir in 1 tablespoon oil (mixture will be crumbly). Rub over both sides of pork chops., In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; cook chops until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-6 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

PORK CHOPS WITH FRESH PEACHES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Set aside to drain on a paper towel. Once cooled, crumble the bacon.
• Wipe away most of the bacon grease from the skillet. Note: you can use cooking oil instead to brown the chops if you prefer. Be sure to use an oil with a high smoke point. Season the chops with salt and pepper. Don't season with too much salt because remember bacon is salty.
• Heat the skillet again on medium-high heat. Cook the chops 5 minutes both sides, turning them once. If the pork chops are extra thick, you may need to finish them in the oven at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
• Remove the chops from the skillet and keep warm.
• Add wine to the skillet, scraping up the bottom with a flat spatula to loosen the cooked brown bits. Reduce mixture slightly; about 2 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium then add peaches to the skillet, season with (salt) and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring until warmed through and [slightly] softened, approximately 5 minutes. Don't overcook the peaches or they will turn too mushy.
• Transfer the pork chops to a serving platter, top with the peaches, crumbled bacon and fresh basil ribbons.
• Serving suggestion: the pork chops were served with plain grits cooked in chicken broth, steamed summer squash including yellow squash and zucchini, Recipe #93943 and a platter of lemon cucumber and icicle radishes with a splash of rice vinegar.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH BASIL-GARLIC RUB

Steps:

• With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube of food processor to mince. Stop, add fresh basil, and process until chopped. Add lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper and process to make thin wet rub. Spread both sides of pork chops with basil mixture. Let stand 15 to 30 minutes.
• Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill. Brush the grate clean and oil the grate. Grill chops, over direct heat, turning once, to medium rare doneness, 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, followed by a 3-minute rest time.

PEACH-TOPPED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in oil for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with salt and thyme; add to skillet. Cover and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, combine the peaches, sugar, vinegar and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Return pork and onion to the pan; heat through.

BASIL-GARLIC GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Toss the pork chops with the lime juice in a bowl until evenly covered. Toss with garlic and basil. Season the chops to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Cook the pork chops on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).