Bring meat to room temperature to ensure even cooking.
Snip fat at the base of the pork chops.
Brush with oil and season.
Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over high heat – you should be able to hold your hand 5cm above it for four seconds.
Add chops, apply pressure to the meat using a spatula. (This ensures the whole chop is touching the surface of the pan so that it browns evenly).
Flip over after 1½ minutes. Repeat 2-3 times to brown on both sides.
Reduce heat and add garlic, butter and sage.
Keep basting and rotating chops for 3 minutes or until done.
Set meat aside to rest before serving, this allows that residual heat to work its magic and the fibres to relax, giving a more tender, succulent result.
Serve with a side of your choice, like sweet potato or regular mash.