1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Trim fat from chops; pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper.

2. In a 12-inch skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add 2 bone-in chops or all of the boneless chops. Cook 6 minutes or until browned, turning to brown evenly. Transfer chops to a 15×10-inch baking pan. Repeat with remaining chops if necessary.

3. Bake chops, uncovered, 14 to 17 minutes or until done (145°F). Cover and let stand 3 minutes. Makes 4 servings (1 chop each).

EACH SERVING 271 cal., 10 g fat (3 g sat. fat), 131 mg chol., 0 g carb., 235 mg sodium, 0 g sugars, 0 g fiber, 41 g pro.