Pork Chops with Peaches Bourbon and Basil
Elevate your dinner game with these irresistibly juicy Pork Chops with Peaches, Bourbon, and Basil—a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors. Tender, golden-seared bone-in pork chops are bathed in a luscious sauce of ripe peaches, rich bourbon, honey, and balsamic vinegar, creating a delightful caramelized glaze. Fresh basil adds a fragrant herbal touch, while a hint of garlic deepens the richness of this skillet-cooked masterpiece. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this one-pan recipe is incredibly easy to make, yet sophisticated enough to impress at dinner parties. Serve these succulent pork chops with their peach-bourbon sauce alongside creamy mashed potatoes or a crisp green salad for a meal that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions, this dish captures the essence of summer flavors in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 pieces ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 0.25 cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and black pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add unsalted butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced peaches to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
Carefully pour in the bourbon and allow it to simmer for 1-2 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
Stir in the honey and balsamic vinegar. Allow the sauce to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, letting it thicken slightly.
Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the peach and bourbon sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the top of the pork chops.
Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and let the pork chops simmer in the sauce for 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches 145°F (63°C).
Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the pork chops and peaches right before serving.
Serve the pork chops warm, with the peach and bourbon sauce spooned over the top. Pair with a side of mashed potatoes, rice, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2768 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.2 g | 212% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.4 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 606 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 2844 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.7 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.9 g | ||
| Protein | 197.3 g | 395% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 3480 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
