Microwave San Francisco Chops

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1. 1

   In a round, microwave-safe baking dish, whisk together the dry sherry, soy sauce, vegetable oil, minced garlic, brown sugar, and crushed red pepper.

   Aproximativ 2 min.

   Nota bucătarului: Using a round dish helps the food cook more evenly in the microwave.

2. 2

   Place the pork chops in the dish and turn them over to coat evenly with the sauce.

   Aproximativ 1 min.

3. 3

   Arrange the chops in a single layer with the thicker parts towards the outside edge of the dish.

   Nota bucătarului: Food cooks faster at the edges of the dish in a microwave, so placing the thickest parts there promotes even cooking.

4. 4

   Cover the dish with a microwave-safe lid or vented plastic wrap and microwave on high power for 4 minutes.

   Aproximativ 4 min.

5. 5

   Carefully remove the dish from the microwave, uncover, and flip the pork chops over.

   Aproximativ 1 min.

   Nota bucătarului: Be cautious of hot steam when uncovering the dish.

6. 6

   Cover the dish again and microwave for another 3-5 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and no longer pink inside.

   Aproximativ 4 min.

   Nota bucătarului: Cooking time will vary based on your microwave's wattage and the thickness of the chops.

7. 7

   Transfer the cooked chops to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let them rest.

   Aproximativ 5 min.

   Nota bucătarului: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender meat.

8. 8

   In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a smooth slurry.

   Aproximativ 1 min.

9. 9

   Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the hot cooking liquid remaining in the baking dish.

   Aproximativ 1 min.

10. 10

    Microwave the sauce, uncovered, on high for 60-90 seconds, stirring halfway through, until thickened.

    Aproximativ 1 min.

11. 11

    Pour the thickened sauce over the rested pork chops and serve immediately.