1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 pork chops
1 clove garlic
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons dry sherry or broth
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Trim fat from chops. Heat oil in skillet. Brown meat on both sides.

Mix garlic, oil, sherry or broth, soy sauce, brown sugar and red pepper. Pour over meat and cover tightly. Simmer for 30 to 35 minutes. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water if needed.

Dissolve cornstarch in water. Add to pan and cook until thickened.

Serve over buttered noodles.