put the garlic into a mortar and pestle with the salt and caraway seeds and pound with the pestle. Add the olive oil, working it in until you have a rough paste. Put the pork chops in a bowl and add the mixture from the mortar, turning the chops over in it. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
preheat oven to 375'F
In a shallow baking dish big enough for everything to lay flat and add everything for the vegetables to your dish, using your hands toss everything together and then spread out in a single layer. Bake for 10 - 15 minutes.
Heat a fry or grill pan over high heat until very hot. Add the chops and brown on all sides including the fat. Season with a little salt and pepper.
Place the chops on top of the vegetables and pour over the cooking juices from the fry pan. Bake for another 20 minutes till the chops are still tender but cooked through.
serve and enjoy!add some sour cream with chopped dill on top if desired
