Pork Chops With Soy-Orange Sauce

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons safflower oil
• 8 pork loin chops (1/2-inch thick)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, pepper, & thyme sprigs. Set aside.

2. 2

   Score pork chops 1/8" deep in a crisscross pattern on each side. Place in a glass or stainless stell dish in a single layer.

3. 3

   Pour the marinade over chops and let sit at least 30minutes (overnight is best). Drain & reserve the marinade.

4. 4

   Heat the butter and oil in a large heavy skillet until hot. Add the chops in a single layer & saute over high heat for 3 minutes on each side, browning them well.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to low & pour reserved marinaid over chops. Cook until done, about 8-10mins. longer. Remove chops to a heated platter.

6. 6

   Reduce the marinade in the skillet to 1/3°C Pour over chops and serve immediately.