Pan-Seared Cheddar BBQ Pork Chops

Name: Pan-Seared Cheddar BBQ Pork Chops
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless pork loin chops; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tsp (10 mL) butter; 2 garlic cloves minced; 1 small onion chopped; 1/2 cup (125 mL) barbecue sauce; 1/4 cup (60 mL) water; 2 oz (60 g) Canadian Cheddar or Swiss or Havarti cheese cut into thin slices

This recipe is taken from the 2009 Milk Calendar. Everyday-favourite pork chops are made even better with a zesty sauce and a cheese topping. Serve with mashed potatoes or oven fries and steamed green vegetables.

Prep: 5 min
Cooking: 10 min - 15 min

Yields 4 servings

Ingredients

4 boneless pork loin chops
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp (10 mL) butter
2 garlic cloves minced
1 small onion chopped
1/2 cup (125 mL) barbecue sauce
1/4 cup (60 mL) water
2 oz (60 g) Canadian Cheddar or Swiss or Havarti cheese cut into thin slices

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Preparation

Preheat broiler.

Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops, turning once, for about 1 min per side; transfer to a plate. Add garlic and onion to pan and sauté for about 2 min or until starting to brown. Add barbecue sauce and water and bring to a boil, scraping up bits stuck to pan.

Return pork chops to pan and turn to coat in sauce; reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 5 min or until just a hint of pink remains in pork. Place cheese slices evenly on top of each pork chop. Broil for about 2 min or until cheese is bubbling.