Peach BBQ Pork Chops

Peaches, peaches and more peaches. Believe it or not, peaches are more than just a juicy delicious fruit made for desserts. When they're in season there are so many things that you can do with them.

I bet you never thought about making a bbq sauce with them. Creating a sauce can elevate your foodie experience to something that you never imagined. As sweet as peaches be, with this recipe you'll catch hints of flavor and mild sweetness that you associate with a standard bbq sauce. 

• 6 large peaches diced/cubed
• 1/2 cup onions diced
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1//2 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp chili pepper flakes
• 2 tsp mustard
• 1 tbs tomato paste
• 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2/3 cups peach preserves
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 4 medium sized center cut pork chops

 

• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

 

Directions

1. Mix the spices for the spice rub. Generously coat each pork chop with the blend. Allow them to sit for at least a half hour or overnight.
2. In a medium sauce pan heat olive oil on medium heat and onions. Saute until translucent and peaches, brown sugar, white sugar, white wine vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, chili pepper flakes and mustard. Mix well and allow to cook down for 10-15 minutes on medium low heat.
3. Add tomato paste and peach preserves after 15 minutes and stir well. 
4. Allow sauce to cook for another 10 minutes or until peaches have begun to soften and cook down. Use a stick blender on the sauce to chop up any large pieces of fruit. Set aside. 
5. Heat up electric grill to 400 degrees and lightly grease.  Slather each pork chop with the peach bbq sauce and place on the grill. 
6. Grill until each chop reaches the internal temperature of 145 degrees. 
7. Set aside and let them rest for 10 minutes and serve!