Crack the Code for the Tastiest Caramelized, Pan-Fried Pork Chops

A “Top Chef” alum shares the genius recipe in his new cookbook.

These caramelized, pan-fried pork chops are made in the same cast-iron pan as the fried rice. Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS

By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pork is a versatile and nutritious alternative to chicken or beef, lending itself to everything from stir-fries and tacos to gyoza and barbecue sandwiches. Yet when it comes to one of its most recognizable and popular cuts, the humble pork chop, it can also be a bit frustrating.