Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat.

Step 2

Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Add the pork chops to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned.

Step 4

Remove the pork from the pan and place on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.

Step 5

Add the butter to the pan and melt. Add the garlic, brown sugar and Italian seasoning and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

Step 6

Place the pork chops back in the pan and spoon the sauce over the top.

Step 7

Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until pork is cooked to 145 degrees F.

Step 8

Spoon the sauce from the bottom of the pan over the pork chops and sprinkle with parsley. Serve, garnished with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs if desired.