Balsamic Peach Beef Chops with Blue Cheese

Ingredients:
- 1 pound Beef chops
- 1/2 cup Payson Olive Oil Co. platinum dark balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons apricot preserves (or honey)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 large peaches, sliced
- 1/4 cup blue cheese (or feta), crumbled (optional)

Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine half of the balsamic vinegar, apricot preserves, mustard, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Marinate the Beef chops in this mixture for 20 minutes to overnight. Reserve the remaining half of the mixture.
2. Remove the Beef chops from the marinade and shake off the excess. Pan fry the chops over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 3-5 minutes per side. Set them aside.
3. In the same pan, pour the reserved balsamic mixture and simmer until it starts to thicken, approximately 3 minutes.
4. Add the peach slices to the pan and cook until they are just tender, about 2 minutes.
5. Serve the cooked Beef chops topped with the balsamic peach sauce. Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese for added flavor.

Enjoy your delicious Balsamic Peach Beef Chops with Blue Cheese brought to you by the Payson Olive Oil Company.

Here are some drinks suggestions using our peach balsamic vinegar?

1. Peach Balsamic Spritzer: Mix 1-2 tablespoons of peach balsamic vinegar with sparkling water and a squeeze of fresh peach puree or juice. Add ice and garnish with a sprig of mint or a slice of peach.
2. Virgin Peach Bellini: Combine 1-2 tablespoons of peach balsamic vinegar with peach puree or juice and a splash of sparkling water. Pour into a glass and garnish with a slice of peach.
3. Peach Balsamic Fizz: Mix 1-2 tablespoons of peach balsamic vinegar with ginger ale or ginger beer. Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice and garnish with a slice of lime or peach.
4. Cucumber Peach Refresher: Combine 1-2 tablespoons of peach balsamic vinegar with cucumber slices, fresh mint leaves, and sparkling water. Add a squeeze of lime juice and garnish with a sprig of mint or a slice of cucumber.
Remember, you can adjust the amount of peach balsamic vinegar to your taste, as it can be quite strong. Enjoy!