Pan-Roasted Pork Chops

Description: I start these pork chops on the stove top in my cast iron skillet and then place them in the oven to finish cooking. I think the recipe is an adaptation of a BH&G's recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar (packed)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs pork rib chops (4)
• 1 -2 tablespoon oil

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 400*.
2. Mix together the first 7 ingredients in a small bowl.
3. Heat skillet over med.-high heat until hot.
4. Add oil; heat until hot.
5. Rub chops generously with seasoning mixture.
6. Add seasoned pork to hot oil; cook 2 minutes or until brown on one side.
7. Turn pork chops; place skillet in oven and bake 6 to 8 minutes or until no longer pink in the center.
8. *Tip: You'll have extra rub, which will make this a really quick meal the next time you make this recipe.