Peach Pork Chops – One Pan

Peach Pork Chops are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. An easy and beautiful one-pan meal, ready in just 30 minutes.

This is a great and easy summer dinner to prepare. It is so flavorful and colorful, that it does not get any better than that. You might also love my other easy skillet dinners, such as Lemon Garlic Scallops, Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry, and Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Peach Pork Chops are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. An easy and beautiful one pan meal, ready in just 30 minutes.

Best Skillet Pork Chops

Peach Pork Chops are a summer must-try dish. It is a super easy dinner to make, and you only need one pan. Also, this delicious and colorful meal is ready in just 30 minutes.

You can use bone-in pork chops, or as I did, center-cut pork chops. I am a huge fan of sweet and savory recipes, and this one is perfect for those quick summer meals. These pork chops are pan-seared and cooked with olive oil and fresh peaches to create the perfect sweet and savory combo. 

Use an oven-safe pan, so you can make this meal using only one pan. The juicy pork is perfect alongside sweet and caramelized peaches with a dash of fresh lemon zest and spicy red pepper flakes.

I can eat these Peach Pork Chops all summer long for dinner and not complain. However, if you are looking for a slow cooker version, try this Thai pork with peanut sauce.

One Pan Peach Pork Chops are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. An easy and beautiful meal, ready in just 30 minutes.

How to make Peach Pork Chops?

This is a quick and simple recipe to make at home. The general steps are as follows:

  1. Brown the pork chops: Over medium-high heat, in a cast iron pan, add some olive oil. Then, add the chops, season with salt and pepper, and brown them on each side for 4-6 minutes. You want to get them nicely browned but not fully cooked. Once browned, remove them from the pan, and set aside on a plate and tent with foil. 
  2. Sear the peaches: Lower heat to medium-low and add some butter. Then, add the peaches, lemon zest, sugar, salt, and dried chili flakes. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, while gently stirring until the peaches begin to soften but don’t lose their shape.
  3. Bake: Lastly, add the chops back to the pan, and bake for an additional 10 minutes. The meat internal temperature should be 145 degrees F. Serve immediately.

How to store them?

If you have leftover or want to make this dish in advance, you can easily do so. Simply, let the dish completely cool prior to refrigerating. Then, transfer it to an airtight dish, and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat prior to serving.

Also, you can freeze it. Just use a freezer-safe dish, and freeze them for up to 3 months. 

One Pan Peach Pork Chops are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Ready in just 30 minutes.

Recipe Tips:

  • I like using a cast-iron skillet for this recipe.
  • Also, make sure you heat your cast iron, it needs to be hot when you add the oil.
  • Sear the pork chops for 5 minutes on each side.
  • In addition, if you use bone-in pork chops, sear for 5 minutes on 1 side and 3 minutes on the other. Because they are usually thinner, they will cook faster. 
  • For the peaches not to break and become mushy, look for peaches that are not very soft. You want them ripe, but not overly soft.
  • You can skip the red pepper flakes or add more, depends how spicy you want the dish to be.
  • Also, the lemon can be replaced with an orange or lime.
  • Vinegar can be added as well during the cooking. If a fan, just adds some. 

One Pan Peach Pork Chops are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Ready in just 30 minutes. and perfect for summer dinners.

Tools I used in the making of this Peach Pork Chops Recipe:

  • Cast Iron Skillet – get one and you will use it forever. I like that it heats evenly and consistently and that it comes pre-seasoned for the first use.
5 from 6 votes
Peach Pork Chops are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. An easy and beautiful one pan meal, ready in just 30 minutes.
PEACH PORK CHOPS
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Peach Pork Chops are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. An easy and beautiful one pan meal, ready in just 30 minutes.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 589 kcal
Author: Catalina Castravet
Ingredients
  • 2 bone-in rib or center-cut chops
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 peaches pits removed, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • Zest and juice from 1 lemon
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Place a 10-12 inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. When hot add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat until lightly smoking.
  3. Season pork chops well with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet.
  4. Cook on one side until nicely browned, for about 4 to 6 minutes.
  5. Flip and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  6. Lower heat to medium low and add butter to the skillet.
  7. Add the peaches, lemon zest, brown sugar, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Stir gently and cook for about 1-2 minutes.
  8. Add the pork chops back to the skillet and transfer to the preheated oven.
  9. Bake for 10 minutes or until the internal temperature of the pork chops registers 145°F on an instant read thermometer.
  10. Remove from oven, gently stir the peaches so they are covered in the caramelized sauce. Divide the peaches between two plates, add the pork chops to the place and then pour the pan juices on top.
  11. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
PEACH PORK CHOPS
Amount Per Serving
Calories 589 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 119mg40%
Sodium 177mg8%
Potassium 951mg27%
Carbohydrates 39g13%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 36g40%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 1230IU25%
Vitamin C 14.9mg18%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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One Pan Peach Pork Chops are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Ready in just 30 minutes. and perfect for summer dinners.
One Pan Peach Pork Chops are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Ready in just 30 minutes. and perfect for summer dinners.

37 Comments

  • Kristi Dominguez

    Oh man…this is my kind of a meal! Our farmer’s market has a wonderful peach vendor that has the best in-season peaches right now. I can’t wait to grab a bag next time I’m there. I love that you also added the red pepper flakes…although I can’t handle too much heat, I do love what a small bit of those do to a dish! YUMMY!

  • Sage

    I’m a vegetarian and these look delicious… lol! I bet it really is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. I can usually adapt most recipes to a vegetarian equivalent, but this one has me stumped 🙁

  • Censie Sawyer

    Uh yum!! I need to add this to our meal plan. What a perfect summer dinner recipe for the family. Peaches are a favorite in our family but adding them to pork chops sounds so good. Thank you for the inspiration.

  • lisa

    I enjoy a good , flavored pork chop and by the way these chops look above, I’m sure my kids and I would find these chops sweet and tasty. I have been seeking new ways to making chops, but never thought to add any fruit to them. Gonna try this out and thanks for sharing! Pinning this!

  • Gemille Sleweon

    Vegan here, but that looks absolutely delicious! I wonder how it would taste with an alternative like seitan or tofu? Nonetheless, this dish looks amazing and I’ll be sure to share it with my meat-lover friends!

  • Ali Rost

    What a wonderful take on pork chops. It’s a quick, healthy, and easy weeknight meal. The addition of peaches says summer. In fact, I just bought some at the farmer’s market and have been wondering what to do with them. x

  • Kiwi

    I cant eat pork but I love the interesting concept of mixing peaches with poultry. I think I can try to make this same recipe but use chicken breast too!

  • Madi

    I love how easy this is to make! I try to stick to the easiest meals I can for dinner so this would be so perfect! Plus, I just love peaches and they would be so perfect with pork!

  • Savannah Herr

    Just finished trying and eating this meal. Made it for 5 people and we all liked it a lot.
    Being busy college students though we didnt have the time to shop for all the things above and had to improvise. we used canned sliced peaches and no lemon juice or zest. but still turned out great. thanks for the quick and easy meal!

    • Catalina Castravet

      Hi Savannah, you literally made my day 🙂 I am so happy that you loved this meal. I made it many times and its a family favorite, because of the simplicity and great flavor. Thank you for your feedback!

  • Diana Gulley

    Absolutely delicious! I made a couple tweaks to comply with Paleo lifestyle. This was super simple, flavorful and quick. Thank you for a wonderful recipe.

  • Stacy Barnes

    This recipe was divine! I bought a large batch of tree ripe peaches and have been looking for various peach recipes. This one was a home run and I’ll be making it again later this week. FYI: I do not own a cast iron pan so I used my stainless steel pan and it worked just as well.

  • Roanne Barnes

    Sounds delicious. I have been looking at more ways to use my peaches. I will try it this weekend.
    And, Stacy, in a few years you can inherit my cast iron skillet!

    • Marionela Tiron

      You can use peaches as a side dish. This way you’ll have a fancy complete dinner idea with some fancy appetizer ideas! But you also can use rice as a second option. Hope you’ll enjoy it!

  • Meg

    Omg, I made this tonight. SO GOOD! The juiciness of the chops+juicy summer GA peaches is bangin. Thank you for this recipe, it’s a keeper.

  • Lindsey Isonhart

    Recently a truck from Georgia came up with peaches(I live in the midwest) and my mom and I obviously bought a crate, but we went frantic thinking of things other than cobbler and just eating them to do with all of them. She froze most, but I’m so stoked I found your recipe. I totally agree that summer is for fruits and meats combos. Thank you for this blessing Catalina!

  • Laureen

    DELISH!!!
    Didn’t have a fresh lemon…used lemon zest in a jar and reallemon lemon juice….

    Will definitely make again!!!

  • Rosamond

    I only had thin-cut chops, which I browned on ONE side and flipped very briefly. I also cut the (very ripe) peaches into six slices each, and added a little chopped rosemary. Still a great success!

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