Pork Chips and Pierogis

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
  

Directions

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.