CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Pork and Peaches

This fruit and meat recipe is a peachy combo.

Pork and Peaches

2 strips bacon

4 pork chops

½ teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)

¾ cup dry white wine

3 to 4 fresh peaches, chopped in ½-inch cubes

6 to 8 leaves fresh basil, sliced in thin strips

Cook bacon in skillet until crisp; drain on paper-towel-lined plate. When cool, crumble. Season chops with ¼ teaspoon salt, pepper to taste. Add oil to skillet if needed so chops won’t stick; add chops. Cook over medium-high heat, browning (5 minutes per side). Remove from skillet; keep warm. Add wine to skillet; cook, scraping bottom of pan to loosen any bits from chops, until reduced slightly, 2 minutes. Add peaches to skillet; season with remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, until warmed through, slightly softened. Return chops to skillet; spoon peaches over. Divide chops among 4 plates, topped by peaches, bacon, basil.

Yield: Serves 4.

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