Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs pork chops
1 tablespoon oil
2 teaspoons oil
1/4 cup beef broth or 1/4 cup sherry wine
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
black pepper, to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Directions:
Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in skillet, and brown chops on both sides.
Meanwhile, combine the 2 teaspoon oil, broth or sherry, brown sugar, soy sauce, red pepper, and black pepper.
Add garlic to pork chops, and pour sauce mixture over everything.
Cover and simmer 30 minutes, adding 1-2 Tablespoon of water if needed to keep sauce from cooking down too much.
Turn chops once.
Remove chops to platter.
In pan, stir in cornstarch dissolved in 2 Tablespoon of water.
Cook until thickened.
Pour over chops and serve.
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 60 min.