[header] How to cook pork chops on the stove [title] Heat the butter in a large skillet. [step] Add the butter or olive oil to a large skillet and place it on the stove over medium-high heat, until the butter has melted or the oil has become smooth enough to coat the entire pan. [title] Season both sides of the pork chops. 
[step] Sprinkle both sides of the chops with equal amounts of salt, black pepper, dried herbs, and garlic powder or onion powder. Pat the chops gently to run the spices into the meat.