San Fran Pork Chops

4 pork chops (about 1 ½ lb, can be boneless)

1 Tbsp. oil

1 minced garlic glove

Sauce:

2 tsp. oil                                           2 Tbsp. brown sugar

4 Tbsp. dry sherry or broth            ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper

4 Tbsp. soy sauce                            2 tsp. cornstarch

2 Tbsp. water

 

Heat large skillet with oil and brown chops on both sides. Remove; add a little more oil if needed and sauté garlic 1 minute. Do not burn. Combine in small bowl oil, sherry/broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper. Put chops back in skillet and pour sauce over: cover pan. Simmer until done about 30 minutes. Add a little water if needed. Turn chops once. Remove chops to platter; stir in cornstarch and until thickened. Pour over meat. Serve with noodles.