Perfect Pork Chops

A few years ago I learned from my mom (and Cook's Illustrated) how to make juicy pork chops. I had been cooking pork for years and every time the meat was dry and leathery. This little trick below helped me turn a cooking corner with the other white meat.

1. Thaw pork in refrigerator
2. Place pan on stove to heat while preparing the pork.
3. Lightly sprinkle sugar on one side of the meat.
4. Turn pork over with a fork and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5. Once pan is hot place the chilled meat in pan sugar side down.
6. Cook meat thoroughly on both sides (about 7 mins per side)

The key to this recipe is to sear the meat by placing the cold meat in a hot pan with sugar side down. This method serves to sear the pork thus sealing the juices within the meat. No more dry pork! Hooray!