@24and7 as far as the question goes...
With 'chops, I normally marinate them overnight in olive oil; salt, pepper, and Old Bay with some chives.
Skillet: some REAL butter, with onions and garlic...then dropping the 'chop in when that's glazed.
You know those big salad forks, metal? I will stab those 'chops before I drop them in the skillet...much like you would do a baked potato. Always tender. Always a great flavor.