Teriyaki pork chops

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Garlic cloves
cupSoy sauce
¼cupMirin, or cream Sherry
¼cupPlus 1 tablespoon cider
Vinegar
3tablespoonsPacked light brown sugar
3tablespoonsMinced peeled fresh
Gingerroot
41-inch thick rib pork chops
2tablespoonsVegetable oil

Directions

Finley chop garlic. In a saucepan bring soy sauce, mirin or Sherry, and vinegar to a boil with garlic, brown sugar, and gingerroot, stirring until brown sugar is dissolved. Transfer marinade to a metal bowl set in a large bowl of ice and cold water and cool, stirring occasionally, to room temperature.

In a small dish arrange pork chops in one layer and pour marinade over them, turning chops to coat well. Marinate chops at room temperature, turning them once, 15 minutes.

Pour marinade into small saucepan and simmer 5 minutes. In a 12-inch skillet heavy skillet heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook chops 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through.

Serve chops drizzled with marinade.

Yield: 4 servings

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All recipes courtesy of Gourmet Magazine