PORK CHOPS 'N' PIEROGI

Pork Chops 'n' Pierogi image

The Polish dumplings are traditionally served as a meal, with applesauce or sour cream. This meal in one is a different way to use pierogi. -Greta Igl, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 frozen potato and onion pierogi
2 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 medium sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 medium Golden Delicious apple, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar

Steps:

Cook pierogi according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle pork chops with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, cook chops in 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat until juices run clear; remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining butter for 3 minutes. Add apple; saute until almost tender. Stir in the sugar, vinegar, and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain pierogi. Add pork chops and pierogi to skillet; stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730 calories, Fat 33g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 154mg cholesterol, Sodium 1207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 36g protein.