Description
If you’ve never tried fruit with meat, this dish will change your mind. Slow-Cooked Peach Pork Chops blend the tender richness of pork with the juicy sweetness of peaches and a savory tomato-herb sauce.
Ingredients
- Pork Loin Chops (2, bone-in, 7 oz each): Juicy and flavorful, these cook perfectly in a slow cooker.
- Canola Oil (2 tsp): Used to sear the chops and lock in juices.
- Sliced Peaches (8.25 oz can, extra-light syrup): Adds sweetness and moisture. Sub: fresh peach slices with a touch of honey.
- Tomato Sauce (8 oz can): Balances sweetness with acidity.
- Water (½ cup): Helps thin the sauce so it can simmer properly.
- Soy Sauce (1 tsp, reduced-sodium): Adds umami depth and contrast.
- Dried Rosemary (â…› tsp): Earthy and aromatic.
- Dried Thyme (â…› tsp): Adds a slightly minty herbal note.
- Dried Basil (â…› tsp): Provides a gentle sweetness.
- Cayenne Pepper (Dash to â…› tsp): Optional, adds a mild kick.
Instructions
- Brown the Pork Chops:
- Heat canola oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear pork chops on both sides until golden brown.
- Drain and transfer to a 1½-quart slow cooker.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- Drain peaches, reserving the syrup.
- In a bowl, mix together the tomato sauce, water, soy sauce, rosemary, thyme, basil, cayenne, and the reserved peach juice.
- Assemble the Dish:
- Pour the sauce over the pork chops in the slow cooker.
- Place drained peach slices on top.
- Slow Cook:
- Cover and cook on LOW for about 5 hours, or until the pork is tender
