Step 1

Wash and cut slices into the side of each pork chop with the fat and silver skin along the edge. This stops the pork chops from curling.

Step 2

Make cuts every 1 1/2 to 2 inches along that edge. The cuts should be no more than 1/2 an inch deep.

Step 3

Dry pork chops with paper towels and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 4

In a large skillet, with a lid, heat oil until it shimmers or a drop of water flicked in it dances.

Step 5

Sprinkle the first side of each pork chop with salt, pepper and a then 1/4 teaspoon of sugar.

Step 6

Press into pork chop.

Step 7

Next, gently place pork chop in skillet, sugar side down.

Step 8

Repeat with remaining pork chops.

Step 9

Sprinkle salt and pepper on the tops of all the pork chops once in the skillet.

Step 10

Cook until sugar side is nicely brown, 5 to 9 minutes.

Step 11

Flip and reduce heat to low.

Step 12

Cover and cook until the center of each pork chop is cooked. Use a thermometer to check (140 degrees usually) and between 3 and 7 minutes.

Step 13

The sugar side will be a darker color.

Step 14

Serve immediately with applesauce if desired. Enjoy!