Skillet Pork Chops

This is a delicious and easy way to prepare pork chops.

Skillet Pork Chops
About 30 minutes before you are ready to cook, sprinkle salt on both sides of the chops and leave out.  This prepares and tenderizes the meat.  When ready to cook, mix together some flour, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika- really any spices you like to make a rub.  You can also use a commercial rub, but add it to flour. The flour is important as it thickens the gravy later.   Pat the chops dry with a paper towel, then dredge them in the flour rub on both sides.  Put them in the skillet in which you have heated some oil on medium high heat.  Sear on one side until brown, then sear the edges of the chops.  Put the seared side up in the skillet and put the lid on.  Cook until the meat is done (145 degrees) or about 5 - 6 minutes.  Put the meat on a plate.  On medium high heat, add about 2 cups of chicken stock to the pan, Cook and scrape for a minute, then add about 1-2 teaspoons of honey and 1 Tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.  Reduce by 1/2.  Add a pat of butter and stir until the butter is melted and gravy is silky.  You can slice the chops or leave them whole.  Serve covered with the delicious, silky gravy.