South Pacific Pork Chops

A French Polynesian treat. In stead of pork chops, I use pork loin cut into 3/4 " thick pieces. We add more garlic, too.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 8  center-cut pork chops
•  salt (to taste)
•  pepper (to taste)
• 3⁄4 cup sherry wine (or other cooking wine)
• 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil
• 1  garlic clove
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano
• 1  tablespoon maple syrup

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Slightly salt and pepper pork.
3. Brown pork chops in cast iron skillet.
4. Place chops in a baking dish.
5. Put all other ingredients into a blender, cover & process until smooth.
6. Pour over chops, cover & bake 1 hour or until tender.
7. TURN ONCE during baking to give both sides added browning.