Ingredients

  • 2 bone-in pork rib chops, preferably blade-end, 1 1/2 inches thick (12 to 16 ounces each)
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme