Pan Roasted Pork Chops

Name: Pan Roasted Pork Chops
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 double cut pork chops; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Essence, recipe follows; Sauteed Cabbage, recipe follows; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 2 cups diced bacon; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 1 head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup sherry