Feeling stuck in a pork chop rut? It happens to the best of us. But there’s a whole world of ways to make them exciting again ...

Drummond wrote about her pan-fried pork chops recipe in a 2009 blog post on The Pioneer Woman website, sharing her easy trick for the best-tasting chops that cook in no time.

Add pork chops to the bowl with the marinade, then give them a 5-minute massage. Place bowl in fridge and allow to marinate for at least 8 hours or overnight.

The first recipe is what I consider the best way to cook thin pork chops (a fast and easy method, unlike other pork tenderloin recipes), followed by 9 other tasty thin-cut pork loin recipes.

These caramelized, pan-fried pork chops are made in the same cast-iron pan as the fried rice. Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS ...

Air-fry the breaded pork chops at 400ºF until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 145°F, flipping halfway through, about 12 minutes total.

While the chops are pan-fried, they're first marinated overnight or all day in a savory-sweet mix of fish and oyster sauces, honey, garlic, shallot, lemongrass and five-spice powder.

Pat 4 boneless pork loin chops dry with paper towels. Brush all over with the remaining 2 tablespoons neutral oil, then season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.