I eat my candy with the pork and beans, excuse my manners if I make a scene

The kids have been saving their money from christmas, birthdays, chores, lost teeth - it's all adding up. While the Kid went for the toys, the Baby went another direction:

"When I save up all my money I'm going to buy a pork chop from Lindy & Grundy."

Is that child a meat expert or what?! Lindy & Grundy is a locally sourced butcher shop. Their high quality meats are outstanding - I've written about them before (here).

The pork chop that the Baby is referring to is their 'smoked pork chop.' But yes, fresh, good quality food is not cheap and that's why the Baby needs to save up.

When Amelia sold it to me she said "it's like eating a bacon steak" she wasn't joking. Being smoked, the chop is slightly on the salty side but that smoky, almost bacon-y flavor definitely shines.

While our meals lately have been fruits and veggies with a side of meat - this pork chop took center stage. This chop was so full of flavor it was amazing. Since the chop is already smoked - here's the quick way I cooked it:

1. In a pan on high heat sear the fat on the edge of the chop. About 1 min.
2. Once that is rendered down place the chop on it's side for about 3 mins.
3. Turn over and cook the other side for another 3 mins.
4. Place it under the broiler for 2 mins until it's a nice caramelized brown.

This truly is the best pork chop known to man and I kind of want to hand the Baby money on the sly just so we can go get a few more. But he doesn't need my help. He tends to find money everywhere...