Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce

This is my favorite recipe. It's so easy. It's my go-to recipe to impress girls.

• 4 boneless loin pork chops, about 1 1/2 pounds (I've used chops with bones, they are delicious.
• 8 ounces Cherry Jam (I've tried this with other jams, too. All good.)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons butter

Heat the oven to 400 F

Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat a medium-sized saute pan or skillet over high heat. Add about 2 tablespoons oil. When the oil starts to smoke, add the pork chops, searing them for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Put the chops on a baking sheet and bake them for 10 to 12 minutes, until just cooked through.

Wile the chops are in the oven, combine the jam and vinegar into a small saucepan over medium heat. When the jam melts, briskly whisk in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it is just melted and the sauce is smooth and glossy. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, put pork chop on each side of 4 plates and spoon some sauce over it.

Serves 4 ( or one if it's just me eating)

*personal notes:

• Rice goes perfect with this recipe. Lots of rice.
• I like to make extra sauce, it's so good and the rice soaks it up perfectly.
• If you put the rice in a hamburger press you can create some really nice presentation.