Peaches are a classic fruit that provide just the right amount of sweetness to a variety of dishes. While it鈥檚 easy to pigeonhole peaches into breakfasts and desserts, they鈥檙e equally at home in more savory dishes. Fruit often pairs well with mild-flavored meats like poultry and pork. For a refreshing dinner that鈥檚 easy to prepare and cooks up in just about 30 minutes, try 鈥淩oasted Pork Chops and Peaches鈥� from 鈥淩eal Simple: Dinner Tonight Done!鈥� (Time Home Entertainment) from the editors of Real Simple.
Roasted Pork Chops and Peaches
Serves 4
1聽聽 聽10-ounce package couscous (11鈦�2 cups)
1聽聽 聽tablespoon olive oil
4聽聽 聽bone-in pork chops (3鈦�4 inch thick; about 2 pounds total)
聽聽 聽Kosher salt and black pepper
2聽聽 聽peaches, cut into wedges
1聽聽 聽small red onion, cut into thin wedges
3聽聽 聽tablespoons white wine vinegar
1鈦�2聽聽 聽cup fresh basil leaves
Heat the oven to 400 F. Cook the couscous according to the package directions.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over聽聽 medium-high heat. Season the pork with 1鈦�2 teaspoon salt and 1鈦�4 teaspoon pepper and cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Add the peaches, onion, vinegar, and 1鈦�4 teaspoon each salt and pepper to the skillet, and cook, tossing, for 1 minute. Return the pork and any accumulated juices to the skillet.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until the pork is cooked through and the peaches are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with the couscous and sprinkle with the basil.
