PORK CHOPS WITH GLAZED APPLES AND PIEROGI RECIPE

pork chops with glazed apples and pierogi Recipe image

Provided by á-7976

Number Of Ingredients 12

kosher salt
4 boneless pork chops, trimmed
1/2 tsp paprika
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 gala apples, sliced 1/2 inch thick
4 shallots, thickly sliced
1 tbsp. tomato paste
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp. honey
2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
20 frozen mini cheese and potato pierogi
chopped fresh chives, for topping

Steps:

1. bring a lg pot of salted water to a boil. meanwhile, season the pork chops on both sides with salt and the paprika. melt 1 tbsp. butter in a lg skillet over med-high heat. add the pork chops and cook until browned, adjusting the heat as needed so the butter doesn't get too dark, about 2 minutes per side. remove the pork to a plate. 2. add the apples and shallots to the skillet. cook, tossing, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. move the apples and shallots to one side of the skillet and add the tomato paste to the other side. cook the tomato paste, stirring, until it darkens slightly, about 1 minute. add the vinegar, honey and thyme, then stir in 1 cup of the boiling water from the pot. bring to a simmer and cook until the apples are tender and the sauce thickens, 8-10 minutes add a little more water, if needed. 3. meanwhile, add the pierogi to the pot of boiling water and cook as the label directs. remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to the skillet. nestle the pork chops in the mixture. cut the remaining butter into small pieces and stir into the sauce. cook, stirring, until the pierogi are coated in the sauce and the pork is just cooked through' about 2 minutes. divide among plates. top with chives