Why the ALT Test Is Performed. The ALT test is used to evaluate whether a patient has liver damage. Liver damage causes an elevation in ALT levels. However, the test does not show how much damage there is or how much fibrosis (scarring) is present.f the liver is damaged or not functioning properly, ALT is released into the blood. This causes ALT levels to increase. The alanine aminotransferase (ALT) test is used to evaluate liver function.
1 Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. 2  Cut clove of garlic and rub over meat if desired. 3  If broiling, about 10 minutes before you're ready to cook, put a cast iron or other sturdy, heatproof skillet on the rack. 4  Grill or broil chops, 3 or 4 inches from the heat source, until they are nicely browned on both sides. Grill or broil chops, 3 or 4 inches from the heat source, until they are nicely browned on both sides. 2  Single chops require only 2 or 3 minutes per side at most. 3  For double chops cooking time will still be less than 10 minutes.
Sear chops on both sides and reduce temp to the lowest setting you have where the light goes on and off as it simmers. You don't want constant heat on them, if cooking this way. Simmer for about 10 min. then flip and simmer another 10 min. Cooking time will vary depending on thickness of your chop and your temp. setting. Printable Recipe Card About Easy electric skillet boneless pork chops