Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4                    pork chops 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick
   1      tablespoon    oil
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
                        sauce
   2      teaspoons     oil
   4      tablespoons   dry sherry or broth
   4      tablespoons   soy sauce
   2      tablespoons   brown sugar
     1/4  teaspoon      red pepper crushed
   2      teaspoons     cornstarch
   2      tablespoons   water

Preparation:

trim pork chops of fat. Heat oil in skillet. Brown chops on both sides. Remove and add a little more oil if needed. Saute garlic for a minute, being careful not to burn it. Combine 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 t ender and 30 to 35 minutes. add a little water 1 to 2 tablespoons if needed to keep sauce from cooking down too much, turn once. Remove chops to a platter. Stir in cornstarch dissolved in water cook until thickened. Pour over chops and serve good served with thin spaghetti or noodles tossed with butter and sauce