Pork Chops With Peaches Bourbon And Basil Recipes

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.

PORK CHOPS WITH PEACHES, BOURBON, AND BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in 10" ovensafe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chops and cook until browned on both sides, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer chops to a plate and set aside. Pour off and discard any grease in pan.
• Lower heat to medium. Add butter to skillet. When melted, add peach slices. If they are less-than-ripe, add sugar to taste. Cook, stirring often, until peaches are soft, 1-3 minutes.
• Remove skillet from heat. Add bourbon and swirl pan. Light a long-handled match and pass over skillet carefully until bourbon ignites. When flames subside, return to heat and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits (fond) from the bottom of the pan. Season sauce with salt, pepper and/or sugar, to taste.
• Return chops to skillet and lay 4 basil leaves on each chop. Place peach slices on top of basil. Place skillet in oven until chops are done, about 4 minutes for medium. Divide chops and peaches between two plates and spoon pan sauce over each serving.