Tender Pork Chops or Steaks in the Oven

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place a cast iron skillet in the oven to preheat as well.

While the oven is preheating, brine and prepare the meat.  After 10 minutes, remove the met from the brine. Pat dry. Baste both side with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Remove the hot skillet from the oven and set over medium high heat on the stovetop. Place meat in the skillet and brown for 3 minutes. Turn the meat over and and return to the oven. Cook for 6-10 minutes depending on the thickness. Check with a meat thermometer to determine doneness. 

Use pan drippings for gravy. Let meat rest 5 minutes before serving.