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Microwave San Francisco Pork Chops

Serves: 4

4 boneless loin chops (1/2-inch thick)
1 Tbs peanut oil
1 tsp minced garlic
3 Tbs dry broth (any flavor)
3 Tbs soy sauce
1 1/2 Tbs brown sugar
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (more or less to taste)
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
1 1/2 Tbsp water

Combine oil and garlic in dish. Microwave for 1 minute.

Combine sherry, soy sauce, brown sugar and pepper in bowl. Place pork in dish, turning to coat both sides with garlic/oil mixture. Pour sauce mixture over pork. Cover, microwave for 4 minutes, turn chops over after 2 minutes. Keep covered. Microwave at medium power for 12 to 15 minutes or until meat is tender and NO pink remains. Remove chops to serving dish.

Dissolve cornstarch in water. Stir into pan juices. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened. Leave uncovered and stir once.

Pour sauce over chops and serve over cooked noodles or with rice.