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Skillet Balsamic Peach Pork Chops with Feta and Basil. Summer in a skillet and SO GOOD. These pork chops are pan seared and cooked with balsamic vinegar and fresh peaches to create the perfect sweet and savory combo. Best part? This skillet dinner is made with less than 10 ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes. Yes, please!
Welcome back to yet another super simple Thursday!
Hoping you guys are loving these quick and easy summer recipes as much as I am. If you’re anything like me right now, you’re all about an easy recipe that takes almost zero time to prepare and uses very minimal ingredients. Pretty sure I’ve mentioned this before, but I go through phases of wanting/needing to cook simple. Followed by phases of wanting to spend hours in the kitchen with the stove running…
Of course, the hours in the kitchen with the stove running phase normally kicks in some time in the fall, so my phases probably run with the seasons. Point is I’m all about super simple right now and today’s recipe could not get any simpler.
In the summertime, there’s nothing I love more than a fresh peach, they’re easily one of my favorite fruits. And while most people love baking with peaches, I love to cook with them as well. These pork chops are a combo of savory and sweet flavors. They’re cooked in a balsamic sauce that reduces down to a glaze, which balances out the sweet peaches perfectly. The pork chops are then finished off in the oven, allowing for a nice char on the peaches. Then just top the dish off with feta cheese and fresh basil. Using a cast iron skillet is great for this recipe.
So good, right?
I’m not going to lie, pork chops are not my usual thing to cook. I’m much more about a veggie filled meal or a skillet chicken dinner. But every so often I’ll do a seared pork chop, and this peach pork chop recipe has been a favorite recipe of mine for the last two years.
We love this recipe over here.
And yes, I did say two years. Meaning I have held out on sharing this recipe for two whole years now.
Well, kind of sort of. These pork chops were actually a recipe that I included inside the Half Baked Harvest Cookbook bonus recipe packet for all those who pre-ordered.
If I hadn’t developed this recipe after completing testing all the recipes for the HBH Cookbook, I would have included it in the books itself. These are just that good. Since they didn’t make the book cut because I simply ran out of time, I decided to include them in the digital bonus packet.
Sooo, long story short, some of you may recognize this recipe from the bonus packet. But for many of you, this is a totally new recipe and I am so exited to be finally sharing it here on the blog today.
Also, a note about putting a cookbook together? It’s a hard process, but I think the hardest process is having to wait so long to share all the recipes with everyone!! One of my favorite things about the blog is that we chat daily, and I’m able to share the recipes that are exciting me in that moment.
Having to wait two years to share was so hard, I honestly do not know how I did it.
Kind of a random note, but thought I would share a little inside scoop into the process of creating a cookbook!
Back to these peachy pork chops and all the DETAILS.
For starters, find yourself a good skillet. I recommend reading this post and then maybe investing in my favorite skillet, the one I use every single day…and also the one I use to make these pork chops.
Now, you have your skillet, so lets use it.
You’ll need some pork chops and some really good summer peaches. I like to use thick cut bone-in pork chops, but boneless pork chops with work too and peaches that are firm to the touch, but with a little give to them. They should smell extra sweet and peachy.
Sear the pork chops in your skillet, along with a little balsamic vinegar , honey, and fresh oregano, and simmer until the chops are cooked. Now add the peaches and transfer the skillet to the oven for some time under the broiler. Just a couple of minutes is all you need to give the chops and the peaches a little char.
Remove from the oven and finish the dish with feta cheese and plenty of fresh basil.
It’s as fast, simple, and easy as that!
Super simple Thursday night dinner for the win. Now, who’s making peach pork chops tonight!?
If you make these balsamic peach pork chops, please be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love hearing from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every one of you. Oh, and of course, if you do make this quick recipe, don’t forget to also tag me on Instagram so I can see! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Skillet Balsamic Peach Pork Chops with Feta and Basil
Servings: 4 servings
Calories Per Serving: 509 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 2 bone-in pork chops
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or thyme leaves
- 2 peaches, sliced
- 6 ounces feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 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!
This post was originally published on July 19, 2018
This was so delicious, flavourful, and easy!
I had to use canned peaches as I didn’t have fresh and it was still so yummy!!!
The feta takes it to a new level!
Thank you for all your amazing recipes:)
Xo
Hey Cynthia,
Awesome! Love to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, thanks a lot for making it! Have a great weekend! xT
This was so fantastic! It also makes a beautiful presentation! Thank you for this recipe. Yummy!
Hey Michelle,
Happy Sunday! I appreciate you making this recipe and your feedback, so glad to hear it turned out nicely for you! xx
This was absolutely delicious, I followed the recipe and would not change anything. Turned out picture perfect and had to share it with my friends. Love all your recipes, thank you for sharing them with us
Thanks so much for your kind message, Tina! Love to hear that you enjoyed this dish, I appreciate you making it! xT
very different flavor profile for me but oh so yummy!
Hey Tracy,
Love to hear this! Thanks for trying this recipe and your comment! Have the best weekend:) x
Can’t wait to try this tonight! I have white peaches, I assume those would be just as delicious, right?
I get inspiration for dinner ideas from you most nights of the week. I’m a stay at home mom right now so the kitchen is where I get to get creative and it’s a win/win for the whole fam 🙂
Hey Renee,
Thanks so much for your kind message! I hope you love this recipe, I think the white peaches would be delicious! Have great weekend! xT
Also it says 4 servings but only two pork chops? Is there enough sauce if I use 4 pork chops?
I would double the sauce if you want to use 4 pork chops:)
Which skillet is your favorite? Does it have a name because it brings me to a page of grills when I click on it!
Hey Crystal,
Here is the link for my skillet:
https://rstyle.me/+1e_laDl6PC5dKqW8KiPuWQ
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
Do you have to put it in the broiler? I am spending the summer on our boat and have a cooktop and a grill only! Thanks. Recipe sounds amazing!
Hey Jennifer,
No worries, you can skip the broiler step, it really just caramelizes the dish. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
Another amazing meal. The peach vs balsmic vinegar is amazing.
Thanks so much, Elizabeth!! Love to hear that you enjoyed this dish, I appreciate you giving it a try! xT
I made these a few weeks ago and will make again tonight. I followed your directions but instead of feta I substituted with burrata cheese. Absolutely delicious! I also shared the recipe with a friend and she said it’s also been added to her dinner rotation.
Hey Kathy,
Awesome!! Thanks a lot for trying this recipe, love to hear that it was a winner! Have the best weekend! x
Saved. WOW my family loved this recipe and I love your blog! I just discovered you by googling “summer pork chop recipe” and I wish I’d seen you sooner. We’re also in CO so that it just feels right to subscribe.
The ONLY thing I would change next time is the time I cook the chops. Given the time in the broiler they were tiny bit overdone for our liking. I used thyme, not oregano, next time I will try oregano. Great recipe. The flavors, the ease, the taste of summer!
Hey Janine,
Love to hear this! Thanks so much for trying this dish and your feedback! So glad it was enjoyed:) x
I always look for well balanced flavorful dishes. This came out great! Will make again. Thanks for sharing.
Hey there,
Happy Sunday! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! x
This dish was INCREDIBLE. The peach and feta are such a great combination, and all the flavors went together so well. So easy and simple too! We served over homemade pasta and it was perfect. Will definitely be making it again!
Hey Sophia,
Happy Monday!! I appreciate you giving this recipe a try and your comment, love to hear that it turned out well for you! Xx
Delicious
Thanks so much, Pete! Glad you enjoyed this dish:) xT
Yummy and I love the one skillet dishes!
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Have a great week! xT