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Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Agrodolce is an easy and delicious main course quick enough for weeknights, and sophisticated enough for special occasions.

Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Agrodolce
The peaches are here!  The peaches are here!  Haha- yes I get little excited. It’s the little things that make me the happiest 😉
One of my favorite summer fruits has the most intoxicating flavor and aroma. I love to gently hold a fragrant ripe peach in my hand, pull it close to my face and take a deep breath to inhale the incredible, sweet, enticing scent of summer. The flesh is so tender and the fruit juicy, sweet and soft. It’s love at first bite!
Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Agrodolce
Peaches are the hero in many of our favorite dishes. The wonderful texture and flavor compliments both sweet and savory recipes. Pork chops are often paired with apples but just wait until you try them topped with sweet peaches!
Agrodolce (“agro” means sour and “dolce” is sweet) is a traditional Italian sauce sometimes made with fresh fruit and wine.  This incredible topping is made with raisins, fruity sweet Riesling wine, good quality white balsamic vinegar, olive oil and fresh chopped peaches.  Peach agrodolce is the perfect compliment to these grilled center cut pork chops, but it’s also great on chicken or fish.
Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Agrodolce
The combination of sweet and savory is always a favorite, and this recipe does not disappoint. It takes just minutes to make the agrodolce and the chops cook up quickly on the stove top or on the outdoor grill.
Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Agrodolce
Next time you find yourself with a few extra peaches, give this recipe a try.  It’s simple and delicious, and leftovers are amazing. All you need is a nice salad to go with the chops and dinner is done. Don’t you just love summer fruits?
Glass of sweet Riesling wine with grilled pork chops with Peach Agrodolce

Now that you’ve opened that delicious bottle of wine, you may be wondering what to do with it. I say pour a glass and make your weeknight dinner something special!

I’m not a wine expert by any means, but I know a great glass when I taste it. My husband and I both love this Chateau Ste. Michelle Harvest Select Sweet Riesling 2015.  At about $10 a bottle, this is an affordable and delicious wine that pairs beautifully with peaches. And they didn’t even pay me to write that!
“Slightly sweeter than (the) Columbia Valley Riesling but (with) the classic Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling character. It offers rich flavors of ripe peaches balanced with crisp Washington Riesling acidity. It’s like a bowl of fruit in a glass!”

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A skillet with grilled pork chops and topped with peach agrodolce

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Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Agrodolce
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

An easy and delicious main course quick enough for weeknights, and sophisticated enough for special occasions

Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Servings: 4 Serving
Author: Tricia Buice
Ingredients
For the agrodolce:
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • 2 tablespoons sweet Riesling white wine
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large ripe peaches, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces
For the pork chops:
  • 4 center cut, boneless pork chops (1-inch thick)
Instructions
To prepare the agrodolce:

  1. Cook the raisins, wine and 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan over medium heat.  Stir occasionally and cook for 5 minutes.  Remove from heat and cool slightly.  Add the vinegar, oil and parsley.  Stir in the peaches and add salt and pepper to taste.  Set aside while grilling the pork chops.

For the pork chops:

  1. Season the chops with salt and pepper. Grill until well charred with an internal temperature of 145F. Allow the chops to rest for 10 minutes before serving. 

  2. Serve the pork chops topped with the peach agrodolce. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Allow the pork chops to come to room temperature for about 30-minutes before grilling. This helps them cook all the way through instead of being raw in the middle and overcooked on the outside.

 

Balsamic vinegar is delicious in this sauce but champagne vinegar or another light colored vinegar would be a good too.

 

(adapted from Southern Living)

Here are a few more of our favorite recipes you might enjoy:

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Grilled Cuban Mojo-Marinated Pork Tenderloin ~ an easy and delicious overnight marinade with powerful flavors from the garlic, citrus and herbs.  Grilled to perfection, this tender pork will garner praise from your grateful dinner companions!

Pork Chops with Mushroom Wine Pan Sauce

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Easy Peach Crumble

Easy Peach Crumble is made with juicy sweet peaches topped with a simple mixture made with butter, flour, cinnamon and sugar then crumbled on top. The aroma is heavenly!

 

Peach Hand Pies with an icing drizzle

Peach Hand Pies – made with farm fresh sweet, juicy peaches tucked in a soft, flaky crust and a little drizzle of almond flavored icing. No fork required!

 

For indoor grilling year round, I love my Staub grill pan. Click on the photo for more information:

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You might also enjoy these peach infused recipes this summer, especially while peaches are plentiful and ripe! For a refreshing pool-side treat, try this Summer Peach and Basil Sangria from The View from Great Island. How about some amazing and simple Peach Freezer Jam from RecipeGirl? What could be better than a big dollop on your morning biscuit! Finally, I cannot wait to try these Peach Creamsicles from The Cookie Rookie. Perfect for summer on the deck!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Tricia
First published July 2012, updated June 2018

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  1. Monica says

    We were just grilling pork chops last night and they are such a treat. I love this recipe with the peach agrodolce. My husband will grill a peach for himself when we’re doing that and it makes such a great pairing with pork. This looks perfect!

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  6. Susan says

    I would never have though to pair peaches with pork but it looks amazing, Tricia! My favorite wine is also a Chateau Ste. Michelle. It’s their Indian Wells Chardonnay. It corks very well – even for three days!

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  15. From the Kitchen says

    I came over to visit from Tanna's bungalow. We love peaches and chicken and delightful combinations of both. I've bookmarked this recipe to try. As an added bonus, I see that you are a Virginia blogger. I was born and raised in Virginia–in fact, in the city that Amanda and her sweet family now call home. I had the delight of meeting them (and Tanna) on my visit back home last

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  23. Jacquelyn Grandy says

    I love peaches, nectarines and all those juicy summer fruits. I love that you topped them on pork chops as pork chops have a tendency to be dry. <br /><br />I am definitely checking out your peach pie post as that is my FAVORITE pie. <br /><br />xoxo,<br />Jackie

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