Honey-Glazed Pork Chops with Peach Salsa

Honey-Glazed Pork Chops with Peach Salsa

4 servings
This peach pork chop recipe features honey-glazed pork with a fresh peach salsa for a sweet and spicy grilled dinner.

Ingredients

  • peaches

    unpeeled, pitted and diced, about 2 cups

    2 large
  • chopped red onion
    ¼ c
  • jalapeño

    seeded and finely chopped, about 2 tablespoons

    1 small
  • chopped fresh cilantro
    2 tbsp
  • lime juice
    2 tbsp
  • boneless center-cut pork chops

    about 1 1/2 inch thick

    4
  • black pepper
    1 tsp
  • ground cumin
    1 tsp
  • smoked paprika
    1 tsp
  • kosher salt

    divided

    2 ½ tsp
  • honey
    ½ c
  • garlic cloves

    minced, about 2 teaspoons

    2
  • crushed red pepper
    1 ½ tsp
  • olive oil

    plus more for grill

    2 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Make the peach salsa Stir together all salsa ingredients in a medium bowl; add additional lime juice to taste. Cover, and refrigerate while preparing pork chops.

  2. 2

    Make the pork chops Preheat a grill to medium-high (400°F to 450°F). Sprinkle pork chops with black pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, and 2 teaspoons salt. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine honey, garlic, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave on high until mixture is thin and syrupy, about 30 seconds; set aside.

  3. 3

    Drizzle pork chops with olive oil. Place pork chops on oiled grates; grill, uncovered, turning occasionally, until grill marks appear and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of pork registers 145°F, 12 to 18 minutes, brushing both sides of pork chops with honey mixture during final 3 minutes of grilling. Transfer pork chops to a plate; let rest 5 minutes. Spoon peach salsa over top, and serve.

Honey-Glazed Pork Chops with Peach Salsa

Honey-Glazed Pork Chops with Peach Salsa

50 min4 servings320 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a vibrant, sweet, and savory dinner that’s perfect for grilling season? These Honey-Glazed Pork Chops with fresh Peach Salsa deliver an unforgettable meal with a delightful balance of flavors.

What makes this recipe truly special is the ingenious pairing of tender, honey-glazed pork with a bright, spicy peach salsa. The rich, aromatic glaze infused with garlic and crushed red pepper perfectly complements the juicy pork, while the fresh salsa cuts through with a burst of sweetness and a hint of heat.

Expect a symphony of tastes and textures. Each bite of the honey-glazed pork chops offers a tender, succulent experience, coated in a sticky, sweet, and subtly spicy glaze. This richness is beautifully contrasted by the peach salsa, which provides a refreshing crunch from diced peaches and red onion, a zesty kick from lime, and a gentle warmth from fresh jalapeño and cilantro. It’s an entree that feels special yet is approachable enough for any home cook.

To customize this dish, you have control over the spice. For a milder experience, you can reduce or even omit the jalapeño in the salsa and the crushed red pepper in the glaze. If you love heat, feel free to add a touch more of each to truly ignite the flavors. This recipe highlights the natural sweetness of peaches, creating a harmonious blend with the savory pork.

Serve this dish as the star of your next casual dinner party or a flavorful weeknight meal. It pairs wonderfully with a simple green salad or a side of fluffy rice to soak up all the delicious juices.

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