Pan-Grilled Pork Chops

My latest adventure in cooking involved a cooking method that I have never used before, pan-grilling.

First turn the oven on to its maximum temperature, at least 500 degrees F, and set a rack in the lowest possible position. Preheat a heavy ovenproof skillet just large enough to hold the pork chops over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes. The pan should be really hot, just about smoking. I had decided that I wanted to use BBQ sauce instead of the suggested olive oil. So, I brushed the chops with BBQ sauce, put them in the skillet, and immediately put the skillet in the oven. The chops were cooked 5 minutes per side. The result was good, but I was disappointed that the BBQ flavor wasn't as present as I had expected. I plan to try this again in the future. The method was quick and easy. I'm thinking next time I may marinate the chops in BBQ sauce before cooking. I might also try warming up a little sauce in a bowl to be served with the chops.

 This cooking method was discovered in How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman. I want to thank my sister in-law for gifting me with this book several year ago. It has encouraged me to branch out and try new ways of cooking.