San Francisco Chops

Ingredients

• 4 pork chops (1in thick & 8oz each)
• 2 tablespoon(s) canola oil
• 1 clove(s) garlic minced
• 1/4 cup(s) soy sauce
• 1/4 cup(s) red wine
• 2 tablespoon(s) brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon(s) cold water
• hot cooked rice

Preparation

1. In a large skillet, brown pork chops on both sides in oil; transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add garlic to drippings; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the soy sauce, wine, brown sugar and pepper flakes; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over chops.


2. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until meat is tender. Remove chops. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into slow cooker. Return chops to slow cooker. Cover and cook for at least 30 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with rice.


3. Yield: 4 servings.