Pork Chops

Ingredients

4	bone-in pork chops, 1⁄2 inch thick
1 tsp	olive oil
1⁄2 tsp	sugar

Steps

1. Pat the chops dry with paper towels. Rub both sides of each chop with the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the meat portion on one side of each chop evenly with sugar, avoiding the bone.
2. Place the chops sugared-side down in a non-stick 12-inch skillet, positioning the chops so that the ribs point to the center of the pan. Using your hands, press the meat on each chop into the pan. Set the skillet over medium heat; cook until lightly browned, 4 to 9 minutes. Using tongs, flip the chops, positioning them in the same manner. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low and cook until the center of each chop registers 140 to 145 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.

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