Peach-Stuffed Pork Chops

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) with oven rack in center position.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Cook bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until almost crisp, about 5 minutes. Add onion and poblano pepper; cook until onion turns translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add peach; cook until tender and starting to render some juice. Transfer to a bowl.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Stir saltines, thyme, black pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt, and cayenne pepper into peach mixture; add 2 tablespoons chicken broth to moisten as needed. Refrigerate until ready to use.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Lay pork chops flat onto your work surface. Cut a pocket in center of each pork chop, starting with a small incision on fat side of chops, exactly halfway down, using the tip of a knife to cut as close to the edges as possible without poking through. Try to make pocket incisions at least 2 inches wide.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Fill pockets with peach stuffing, packing and pressing in firmly; season both sides chops with salt.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over high heat. Add chops; sear until browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Carefully flip chops and transfer skillet to the oven.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into centers reads 145 degrees F to 150 degrees F (63 to 66 degrees C), about 15 minutes.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Transfer chops to a plate; cover loosely with aluminum foil.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Return the skillet to the stovetop; place a towel over the hot handle. Add ¼ cup chicken broth and balsamic vinegar; bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Off heat, stir in butter. Taste; adjust seasoning if desired. Serve sauce over pork chops.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (2 servings total)