Ingredients

• 4  slices peppered bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces
•   12-oz. trimmed fresh young green beans
• 1  Tbsp. soy sauce
• 4  pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
• 1/3  cup apple butter
• 1/4  cup water
• 1  cup red or yellow cherry or grape tomatoes

Directions

1. In 12-inch skillet cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp; remove. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.

2. Meanwhile, in 2-quart microwave-safe dish cook beans in 2 tablespoons water, covered, on high (100% power) 4 minutes; stir once. Drain, set aside. Brush chops with soy sauce. In skillet brown chops on both sides. Add apple butter and the 1/4 cup water; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, and bacon; cook, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes, until sauce thickens. Makes 4 servings.