Ingredients

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

Method

  • Finley chop garlic.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Serve chops drizzled with marinade.