Garlic Encrusted Pork Chops

Ingredients:

1. 2 Center Cut Pork Chops

2. 4 tsp Garlic, minced

3. 2 tsp Sea Salt

4. 2 tsp Black Pepper, fresh ground

5. 2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil                       

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400˚ (204 Celsius – 375 Convection).

Make two slices through the fat of each pork chop. On each side of each pork chop sprinkle ½ tsp sea salt and pepper and 1 tsp garlic – pat firmly into the meat. Let it rest while you heat fry pan to medium high heat. Once the pan is hot add the 2 Tbs of olive oil to pan. Place pork chops in pan and sear for 1 ½ to 2 minutes per side.

Transfer from fry pan to baking dish with meat rack. Bake in preheated oven for 35 – 45 minutes.

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