San Francisco Chops

4 bone-in pork loin chops (1" thick)
1 to 2 T. vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup red wine or chicken broth
2 T. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 T. cornstarch
1 T. cold water
Hot cooked rice

In a skillet, brown pork chops on both sides in oil, transfer to a slow
cooker. add garlic to drippings; cook and stir for about 1 minute or until
golden. Stir in soy sauce, wine or broth, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes;
cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over chops. Cover and ook on low
for 7-9 hrs. 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 over rice. Yield: 4 servings.

Submitted by Mjoteach