SMOKED PORK CHOPS & PIEROGI DINNER

Smoked Pork Chops & Pierogi Dinner image

My husband often lobbies for smoked pork chops with pierogi. Balsamic vinegar gives the dish a sweet and sour touch, which works for ham steak, too. —Barbara Peabody, Green Valley, AZ

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 smoked boneless pork chops
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (1 pound) frozen pierogi (flavor of your choice)
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 7 cups water to a boil. Add beans; cook, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add pork chops; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until heated through. Remove from pan; keep warm. Add butter to same pan. Add frozen pierogi; cook 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and heated through, turning occasionally. Remove from pan; keep warm. , In same skillet, bring vinegar to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve pork chops with pierogi and green beans; drizzle with balsamic syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 10g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1491mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 26g protein.