San Francisco Chops

4 pork chops, 1/2 to 3/4in. thick, about 1 1/2lbs
1 tbsp oil
1 clove garlic, minced
Sauce:
2 tsp. oil
4 tbsp. dry sherry or broth
4 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp.water


1) Trim pork chops of fat.
2) Heat oil in skillet. Brown chops on both sides.
3) Remove and add a little more oil if needed.
4) Saute garlic for a minute, being careful not to burn it.
5) Combine oil, sherry or broth, soy sauce, brown sugar & red pepper.
6) Place chops in skillet. Pour sauce over them. Cover tightly.
7) Simmer over low heat until chop are tender & cooked through, 30 to 35 min. Add a little water, 1 to 2 tbsp. if needed to keep sauce from cooking down too much. Turn once.
8) Remove chops to platter. Stir in cornstarch dissolved in water. Cook until thickened.
9) Pour over chops & serve.

Tip: Boneless pork loin chops can be used. Trim fat & pound to 1/4 in. thickness. Cooking time takes only 20 min.