[kimberpc]

4 thick pork chops
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced

Sauce:
2 tsp olive 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

Trim pork chops of fat. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a skillet on medium. Brown chops on both sides. Remove chops and add garlic to skillet. Saute garlic for a minute, being careful not to burn it. Combine oil, sherry or broth, soy sauce, brown sugar and red pepper. Place chops in skillet. Pour sauce over them. Cover tightly. Simmer over LOW heat until chops are tender and cooked through (about 30-35 minutes). Add a little water, 1 to 2 Tbsp if needed to keep sauce from cooking down too much. Turn over once. Remove chops to platter. Stir in cornstarch dissolved in the 2 Tbsp of water. Cook until thickened (just a minute or two). Pour over chops and serve.

This is so great over angel hair pasta. I usually make a salad with mine.