San Francisco Pork Chops

Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Brown chops in hot oil, about 5 minutes per side; remove pork to a plate, reserving oil in skillet.

Cook and stir garlic in reserved drippings until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Whisk beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, and red pepper flakes in a bowl, dissolving brown sugar.

Return pork chops to skillet and pour soy sauce mixture over the chops.

Bring sauce to a boil, cover skillet, and reduce heat to low.

Simmer chops until tender, 30 to 35 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.

Transfer chops to a serving platter.

Whisk cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth; stir into pan juices and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Pour sauce over chops to serve.