Simply Glazed Pork Chops

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2 -Bring the pork chops to room temperature, pat them dry, and season with the salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 3 -In a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil.

Step 4 -In a bowl, combine the cranberry sauce and the orange peel and stir until well-blended.

Step 5 -Set aside 1/2 of the cranberry mixture for the pork chops and store the rest in the refrigerator for another use.

Step 6 -Add the balsamic vinegar to the cranberry mixture and stir until blended.

Step 7 -Arrange the pork chops in the hot skillet and sear just until browned on one side, about 2 minutes.

Step 8 -Flip the pork chops over and sear the other side, about 2 minutes. The pork chops will not be cooked through at this point.

Step 9 -Transfer the seared pork chops to an 8x8-inch baking dish.

Step 10 -Add the water to the bottom of the pan.

Step 11 -Generously spread the cranberry mixture over the top of the pork chops.

Step 12 -Place the baking dish on the middle oven rack and bake for 10 minutes.

Step 13 -Switch the oven to broil and broil the pork chops until the cranberry glaze is caramelized, about 1 minute. Be sure to watch closely to prevent them from burning.

Step 14 -Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes.

Step 15 -Serve.