Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 1994
For juicy, tender pork chops, sauté in a covered skillet, listen carefully to the sounds of cooking, and be careful not to overcook.
We wanted to find a pork chop recipe that would render juicy, tender pork chops. We tried broiling, grilling, and braising as well as a number of precooking strategies without success. The best method, we found, was to sauté the pork chops....