Teriyaki-Ific Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 2 garlic cloves
• 2/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup cream sherry
• 1/4 cup cider, plus
• 1 tablespoon cider
• vinegar
• 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons minced peeled fresh gingerroot
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary (optional)
• 4 boneless pork chops (1 inch thick)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1

   Finley chop garlic.

2. 2

   In a saucepan bring soy sauce, Sherry, and vinegar to a boil with garlic, brown sugar, gingerroot and rosemary (optional), stirring until brown sugar is dissolved.

3. 3

   Transfer marinade to a metal bowl set in a large bowl of ice and cold water and cool, stirring occasionally, to room temperature.

4. 4

   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.

5. 5

   Pour marinade into small saucepan and simmer 5 minutes. In a 12-inch heavy grill pan 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.

6. 6

   Serve chops drizzled with marinade.