Loin Chops With Garlic/Pepper Rub

[Dee]

4 loin pork chops
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cracked peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 Tablespoon olive oil
Salt
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.
Place garlic paste in a small bowl and add pepper and oregano.
Spread garlic pepper rub over one side of chops.
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.
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