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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. 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.
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 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!
Absolutely delicious! The combination of pork chops with peaches is divine. I’ll be making this dish for a long time to come. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe!
Hey Lee,
Fantastic, I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
This was amazing and was immediately printed and added to our favorites! Thanks!
Hey Jules,
Awesome! Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! Have the best weekend:) xTieghan
Made this today for a family Sunday dinner. It was simple to make with few steps and ingredients yet looked and tasted like I spent hours. My family enjoyed every bite. Loved the combination of the sweet peaches, salty and creamy feta and tangy balsamic. So delicious!
Hey Kelley,
Happy Monday! Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for giving it a try! xxTieghan
Delicious, easy dinner that is sure to wow!!!!
Hey Elizabeth,
Fantastic! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am delighted that it was enjoyed:) xTieghan
So easy yet so delicious The peaches took on such a great flavor I served it over couscous and spooned the sauce over it
Hey Marie,
Wonderful! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan
This was delicious and so easy. I used goat cheese instead of feta and served it with parmesan grits and broccoli. My husband hasn’t stopped telling me how good it was. I will try it with fresh figs in a few weeks. Thank you for a wonderful recipe!
Hey Paige,
Fantastic! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Have a great weekend☀️ xTieghan
Delicious and so flavorful as usual from HBH! We loved this recipe – so easy too.
Hey Maria,
Happy Wednesday! I am thrilled that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for giving it a go! xTieghan
Well… That was delicious! My family loved it and it look beautiful. Also way weeknight dinner. Thank you!
Hey Jill,
Happy Wednesday! I am thrilled that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for giving it a go! xTieghan
Everyone loved this not a morsel remained
Hey Kimberly,
Happy Wednesday! I am thrilled that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for giving it a go! xTieghan
Made this last night for my family and everyone loved it! Was extremely easy to put together and was beyond tasty!
Hey Pat,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week:) xTieghan
I didn’t post on Instagram because it wasn’t very pretty but boy did it taste good! Quick and easy!
Hey Allison,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great week:) xTieghan
I made this today for dinner and after just 1 bite, everyone exclaimed, “Wow, this is amazing!” This was from people who usually don’t remark on whether they are enjoying the meal until either afterwards or when I ask how everything is.
I followed the recipe exactly and I too was amazed with how wonderfully complex all the flavors were with such an easy meal to make. Thank you so very much for yet another fabulous recipe!
Hey Mary Jane,
Happy Weekend! I am thrilled that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
One of the easiest recipes I’ve done in awhile. Just a few chops, just a few ingredients, and this came together really fast. The flavors were so fresh and delicious. My husband went back for seconds. The feta and basil really compliment the peaches! Looking forward to doing this when peaches are in season and even tastier!
Hey Madeline,
I am thrilled this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! ?xTieghan
Made this tonight with boneless chops and substituted grapefruit slices for the peaches and goat cheese for the feta. Wasn’t sure if it would turn out with the substitutes but it was so yummy! Worked well as a winter substitute; def going to try peaches and feta this summer. If you’re using boneless chops you’ll want to shorten the cooking time a bit. I did a few minutes less than directed and they were still a little tough.
We served it up with polenta and asparagus. Such a gorgeous dish and so quick for a healthy weeknight meal. Thanks Tieghan!
Hey Abbie,
I am so thrilled this recipe was a hit, thanks a lot for giving it a try!! xTieghan
This was a very easy and delicious weeknight supper! Loved the combination of balsamic and peaches-the sauce was “lick the plate” good!
Hey Jen,
I am so so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and I appreciate you giving it a try!! xxTieghan
I tried this recipe last night. I added some chilli flakes for a bit more punch. Yum – what a sauce! It was sticky, caramelly and punchy. The pork came out beautifully. We both ran our fingers over the plates to get the last of the sauce. Thanks heaps.
Hey Kevin,
I so appreciate you giving the recipe a try, I am thrilled it was enjoyed! xTieghan