Simple Herb Pork Chops

  You don't have to get complicated to make good food.  Sometimes, actually quite often, simple is best.  Tonight, I've been dealing with my psoriasis and a dislocated finger, so I didn't want to do a whole lot of work.  Pork chops are great for this.  If you keep an eye out, you can get a great deal buying in bulk.  Econowraps are great, so are whole boneless pork loins.  You can usually find either at Sam's, Walmart, or your local grocery.

Ingredients:

4 pork loin chops at least 1.5 inches thick (I cut my own)
1 Tbsp Mrs. Dash original
1 tsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp EVOO
3 Tbsp butter

Preheat oven to 350deg.  Cut your chops, then season all over with salt and Mrs. Dash.  Using an oven proof skillet, (I love cast iron, it's easy to use if you take care of it, and they are fairly cheap at Walmart), heat oil and melt butter over high heat until foaming subsides.

  The oil/butter comination should be lightly browned and smell kinda nutty.

Place chops in skillet and sear on each side 2-3 minutes until nicely browned.  Since we are searing with high heat, the chops interior is probably not even 100 deg yet, definitely not safe.

So now, plop the skillet directly in the oven, and roast until temperature reads at least 145 deg for a good medium rare chop, usually about 6-7 mins.  USE AN INSTANT READ PROBE!!  I don't care what they do on Hell's Kitchen, you don't want to mess with undercooked meat, especially poultry or ground meat.  Here's a good one to use: Polder Speed Read Instant Read Thermometer - Silver (Google Affiliate Ad).  Once desired temp is reached (145 for medium rare, 155 for medium, 165 for medium well, and 180 for well done, though I may have to shoot you for ruining a good chop if you make it well done), remove pan from overn and transfer chops to serving platter.  Tent a piece of aluminum foil over the plate and let rest for at least ten minutes, to allow juices to redistribute.  Serve with rice and a salad.

I was tired and lazy so I phoned in the rice and salad, using store bought mixes for both.

Bon Appetit, and remember, don't use detergent when washing cast iron, just REALLY hot water, and season your pan with oil before you put it away.