4 boneless pork chops

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 ½ tablespoon olive oil

Seasoning Blend

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon chili powder (or less if prefer lower heat)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon sage

½ teaspoon marjoram

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Pan Gravy

1 cup chicken or vegetable broth

½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoon honey

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Sprinkle the pork chops with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper covering all sides then set aside for 30-minutes;

While the pork chops are resting, in a small bowl, mix together the seasoning blend including flour, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, sage, marjoram, black pepper, and salt;

After 30-minutes, pat the pork chops off and then dredge in the seasoning blend until coated well on all sides;

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil until hot and then place the pork chops into the ban with at least 1″ between each chop;

Cook the pork chops on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then turn;

Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid then simmer for 5-6 minutes for thin chops and 8-10 minutes for thicker chops (cook to 145°F or until juices run clear)

Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside (cover to hold heat);

Now, add the chicken broth and vinegar to the skillet and use a wooden spoon to break up any fond (bits of food) on the bottom of the skillet;

Stir in the honey then simmer until reduced by half;

When reduced, add in the butter and stir until melted;

Remove the skillet from the heat, add the pork chops back into the sauce, and spoon the gravy over them;

Let the chops rest for another 1-2 minutes in the pan gravy before serving with sauce over the top and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Notes

Adjust the seasoning blend to your own preference. You can use any mix of herbs and spices you prefer and even leave out the chili powder if desired. Pork pairs well with almost any herbs and spices, so you can’t go wrong with this dish.