Bring the boneless pork chops to room temperature and season on both sides with salt and pepper. Preheat the oven to 400.

Heat a skillet on medium heat on the stove and drizzle some olive oil in the pan.

Sear pork chops on both sides about 3 minutes each side to brown. Remove from pan and continue cooking in the oven for about 6-8 minutes.

In the skillet, sauté minced shallot until caramelized. Add in 2 tbsp water, 4 tbsp cherry preserves, salt & pepper, and a pinch of sugar. Bring this to a simmer and then lower the heat. When the sauce has thickened, turn the heat off and mix in the butter.