Ingredients:

• 4 large thick boneless pork chops, bone-in can be substituted
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
• butter, for cooking

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
2. Rub the seasoning mixture over all sides of each chop.
3. Melt butter over a medium-low flame in an oven proof skillet. Add the pork chops. Cook the chops for about 5 minutes on each side, until nicely browned.
4. If your chops are greater than one-inch thick, transfer the skillet to the preheated oven for another 5­-10 minutes to finish cooking. Check the chops with a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature has reached 145º. Cook longer if needed.
5. Dredge the chops through the thick sauce in the bottom of the pan just before serving.