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Juicy pork chops with balsamic and nectarine glaze

You don’t have to reserve your fresh fruit solely for desserts and snacks. See how perfectly our balsamic and nectarine glaze compliments these juicy pork chops.

SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 40 min

INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp chilli flakes
½ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp dried origanum
2 tbsp thyme
4 pork chops
3 nectarines, sliced
  cup chopped feta
  cup basil

METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 250°C.
2. Whisk together the chilli flakes, vinegar, sugar, origanum and thyme.
3. Season the chops well. Heat some oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Brown the pork chops for 5 minutes on each side.
4. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking for 8–10 minutes, until cooked through.
5. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, pour the balsamic mixture into the pan.
6. Remove from the heat and add the nectarines.
7. Transfer to the oven for 8 minutes, until the peaches are charred.
8. Top with feta and basil, and serve with the nectarines and the balsamic glaze from the pan drizzled on top.

Recipe & styling: Jezza-Rae Larsen
Photography: K-Leigh Siebritz // HMimages.co.za

If you loved the way fruit complimented this recipe, wait till you try our naartjie and ginger glazed ribs!

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