Chops w/Garlic Pepper Rub

Ingredients

• 4 loin pork chops
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• Salt

Directions

1. On a cutting board sprinkle salt on minced garlic. With the side of a chef’s knife, mash salt into minced garlic to make a paste.
2. Place garlic paste in a small bowl and add pepper and oregano.
3. Spread garlic pepper rub over one side of chops.
4. Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, and when hot, add chops, rub- side down; seasoning tops with salt. Pan-fry until nicely browned, then turn over and brown other side.
5. Chops are done when meat is fairly firm when pressed and there are no red juices. Serve immediately.