Skillet peaches & cream pork chops

I've missed a couple of months of the Fantastical Food Fight recently, but I'm back this month to join in the Peaches & Cream food fight! As soon as I saw the theme, I knew I wanted to go savory with my recipe. We have a lot of pork in our freezer (which we just cleaned and re-organized) from our half pig, so while thinking about what to make, this dish sprung to mind. I wasn't completely sure it would come out good, to be honest..... But, it came out even better than I thought! Both my husband and I enjoyed it a lot. I made this dish with just two pork chops as our twins are not quite up to pork chop level yet; however, you can easily add two more to your skillet along with more peaches. There will be plenty of sauce. I served these with a side of couscous and peas. 

Skillet peaches & cream pork chops
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 - 4 bone-in pork chops
1/4 cup minced yellow onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brandy
3/4 cup chicken broth
2 heaped cups frozen peach slices
2 tablespoons cream (light, heavy, or half & half would work)
minced chives, for garnish, optional

Heat a large cast iron, or other non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil. Season both sides of the chops with salt and pepper. Place the chops in the pan and cook on each side until lightly browned. Remove the chops to a plate and set aside. Drain any excess fat from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon.

Add the onion and cook for about once minute. Stir in the garlic and cook for one more minute. Stir in the flour and cook for one more minute. Carefully add the brandy and stir well to break-up the flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes and then stir in the stock. 

Return the chops to the pan and bring the mixture to a low boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook until the pork is cooked almost finished cooking (cook to your preferred doneness). Then, stir in the peaches and cream. Cook just until the peaches are fork tender. 

Garnish with chives, if desired. Serve hot. 

What was I cooking one year ago?: rocky road brownies
Two years ago?: garlic scape & olive oil cheese pizza
Three years ago?: strawberry shortcake biscuit cookies
Four years ago? strawberry-basil ice cream
Five?: spiced lamb & pistachio kafta wraps
Six?: five bean salad
7?: ricotta cheese
 

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