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.
Instructions. 1  Preheat oven to 425Â°F (218Â°C) 2  Season pork chops with salt and pepper. 3  Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and heat for 30 seconds.  Add pork chops, 2 at a time. Sear on each side until well 1  browned. Once all the pork chops are seared, fit them all into the pan at the same time. Slide the frying pan into the oven. Cook the pork chops for 15 to 20 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted in the pork reads 140Â°F (60Â°C). Remove the pork chops from the oven, cover with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.