Pork Chops with a Riesling Peach Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 pork chops
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1/2 cup Riesling white wine
• 2 cups fresh peaches, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chops and cook for 5 minutes on each side, until they are fully cooked. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
2. Add the garlic and onion to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, until the onion is soft. Add the Riesling and simmer for 3 minutes, until the liquid is reduced by half.
3. Add the peaches, ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, and honey to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Return the pork chops to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the pork chops with the sauce.

Interesting Facts

• Riesling is a white wine that is sweet and fruity. It pairs well with pork and other sweet dishes.
• Peaches are a type of stone fruit that are high in vitamins A and C and are a good source of fiber.
• Ginger is a root that has a spicy and slightly sweet flavor. It is often used to add flavor to savory dishes.