San Francisco Pork Chops
["4 pork chops (1/2 to 3/4-inch thick)", "1 Tbsp. oil plus 2 tsp. oil", "1 clove garlic, minced", "4 Tbsp. soy sauce", "1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper", "2 tsp. cornstarch", "4 Tbsp. dry sherry or broth", "2 Tbsp. brown sugar", "2 Tbsp. water"]
["Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet.", "Brown chops on both sides. Remove and add more oil if needed.", "Saute garlic, being careful not to burn.", "Combine oil, sherry/broth, soy sauce, brown sugar and red pepper for sauce.", "Place chops in skillet and pour sauce over them. Cover tightly.", "Simmer over low heat until chops are tender and cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes.", "Add water 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time to prevent sauce from cooking down.", "Remove chops to platter.", "Stir cornstarch in water.", "Cook until thickened.", "Pour over chops and serve.", "Goes good with hot cooked noodles or rice. Serves 4."]
["pork chops", "oil", "clove garlic", "soy sauce", "red pepper", "cornstarch", "sherry", "brown sugar", "water"]