Yields approx. 2 cups

Tired of the same old spaghetti sauce? Give this marinara sauce a try. Serve it over any pasta you would top with an Italian-style sauce or try it over rice noodles.

Thai-Style Grilled Pork Chops

garlic clove, minced

illustration cup fish sauce

2 tablespoons cream sherry

3 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 teaspoons brown sugar

2 teaspoons minced gingerroot

2 (1-inch-thick) pork chops

  1. In a small saucepan, over medium heat, bring the garlic, fish sauce, sherry, vinegar, brown sugar, and gingerroot to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. (You can also put the marinade in the refrigerator to cool it.)
  2. Place the pork chops in a plastic bag and pour in the marinade, making sure to coat both sides of the chops. Let the chops marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  3. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Grill the chops on a hot grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium.
  5. Serve the chops with the marinade drizzled over the top.