• 1/4 cup plus 3 Tbs. soy sauce
• 1-3/4 Tbs. dry sherry
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 1-1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 4 boneless pork chops, about 6 ounces each

Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Arrange chops in a single layer in a shallow pan. Add marinade and turn chops to coat. Cover pan and marinate in refrigerator at least 4 hours. Discard marinade.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake 15 minutes or until pork is nicely browned and meat thermometer reads 155°F to 160°F.

Per serving: calories 388, fat 31.7g, 74% calories from fat, cholesterol 52mg, protein 20.0g, carbohydrates 5.5g, fiber 0.5g, sugar 3.4g, sodium 1656mg, diet points 10.8.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 6.0, Sugar: 0.1, Very lean meat protein: 2.5

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The recommended wines are: Gewürztraminer, White Zinfandel, or Chablis.