Broiled Pork Chops

Pork chops are one of my favorite meals - they are delicious, packed with protein, and usually relatively cheap. They are also versatile, taking on the flavors around them as they cook.

This variation was made very easily in my toaster oven on the broil setting. They literally cooked completely in 12 minutes and were juicy and tender. I let the toaster warm up while I put Zatarains garlic butter rice in my 7-in-1 cooker on rice setting, and we had a satisfying meal ready in about half an hour total prep and cook time.

I used garlic powder and Mrs. Dash garlic and herb seasoning. You can use pork rub, cajun seasoning, dry ranch dressing mix - whatever stirs your imagination and gets your taste buds drooling.

Pork chop with garlic butter rice

Ingredients:
2-4 pork chops
Olive oil
Garlic, seasoning as desired

Turn your oven or toaster to broil setting and let it heat up as you prep the chops and start whatever side dish you desire. Rub the pork chops with olive oil on both sides and sprinkle the top with seasonings. Place on a foil lined sheet or pan and put it inside the oven. Thin chops take 6 minutes on each side, thicker chops need more time. When the top is golden brown, flip the chops over and sprinkle the other side with seasonings as well. When both sides are lightly browned and chops are cooked through, pull them out and let them rest about 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!