Description
Peach and Thyme BEEFChops Skillet is a refined, rustic one-pan dish combining juicy pork chops with sweet peaches, fresh thyme, and a creamy sauce. Perfect for easy weeknight meals or elegant entertaining.
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in or boneless BEEF chops
- 2 fresh peaches, halved or sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 shallot or small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3–4 fresh thyme sprigs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season BEEF chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and sauté shallot and garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Add peach slices and cook for 2–3 minutes until lightly caramelized.
- Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping up brown bits. Stir in heavy cream and thyme.
- Return pork chops to the skillet. Simmer on low heat for 5–7 minutes until pork is cooked through and sauce slightly thickens.
- Serve pork chops topped with peach-thyme cream sauce.
Notes
- Substitute apricots or nectarines for peaches.
- Add a splash of balsamic vinegar for tanginess.
- Use chicken thighs instead of pork if preferred.
- Stir in spinach or kale near the end for added greens.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or orzo for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg