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As you cook, do not forget to tilt the pan and let it do some of the work. Stand the pork up so that the back cooks through as the fat renders, infusing more flavor into the meat.
Aim for a total cooking time of about seven to eight minutes for an 8-ounce pork chop. Once you see a gorgeous color forming, drop a couple of knobs of butter into the pan and start basting the pork. This adds a rich, nut-brown flavor and helps to keep the chop from drying out.
After around three minutes, flip it once more for another round of basting. Once done, let the pork rest. Though it may not seem fully cooked, it will continue to cook as it rests and stay tender.