Start with bone-in pork chops, and stay away from thin-cut pork chops if you want to sear them. Let the chops come to room temperature before cooking. Season the pork chops generously and let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before cooking. Sear the pork chops over medium heat, not medium-high or high. Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serving gravy with the chops keeps the chops from drying out.