Chinese Recipe : Szechuan-Style Pork Chops

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless pork chops, 3/8-inch thick
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. vegetable oil
• 2 tbsps. rice wine or dry sherry
• 2 tbsps. soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1 tbsp. water
• 1 tsp. cornstarch

Directions:

1. Brown chops on one side in oil with garlic in nonstick pan over medium heat; turn.
2. Combine sherry, soy sauce, brown sugar and red pepper; pour over chops. Cover and simmer gently for 12-15 minutes.
3. Combine water and cornstarch; add to pan and cook until thickened. Serve with hot cooked noodles or rice, if desired.