associative. adj. 1. of, relating to, or causing association or union. 2. (Mathematics) maths logic. a. being independent of the grouping of numbers, symbols, or terms within a given set, as in conjunction or in an expression such as (2 Ã 3) Ã 4 = 2 Ã (3 Ã 4). b. referring to this property: the associative laws of arithmetic. (ÉËsoÊ ÊiËeÉª tÉªv, -si-, -ÊÉ tÉªv). adj.
1 Place pork chops on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. 2  Top each pork chop with 2 tablespoons barbeque sauce. 3  Bake in the preheated oven until pork chops are cooked through, about 30 minutes. Place pork chops on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. 2  Top each pork chop with 2 tablespoons barbeque sauce. 3  Bake in the preheated oven until pork chops are cooked through, about 30 minutes.
Before you put the pork chops in the oven, brown them first to seal in the juices and improve flavor. Coat a 12-inch skillet with cooking spray. Heat the skillet on medium high, then add the pork chops. Cook the chops on each side for 4 to 5 minutes until the outsides are golden brown.Transfer the chops to a baking dish along with any juices, then bake them.oat a 12-inch skillet with cooking spray. Heat the skillet on medium high, then add the pork chops. Cook the chops on each side for 4 to 5 minutes until the outsides are golden brown.