Ingredients

Serves 6

　　

For marinade

2/3 cup soy sauce

　　1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

　　1/3 cup water

　　1/4 cup rice vinegar

　　3 garlic cloves, chopped fine

　　a 2-inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and chopped fine

　　six 1-inch-thick rib pork chops, bones frenched by butcher if desired

　　Pineapple Papaya Relish as an accompaniment

　　

Make marinade:

Step 1

In a saucepan combine marinade ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Cool marinade completely.

　　

Step 2

Put chops in a large resealable plastic bag and pour marinade over them. Seal bag, pressing out excess air, and set in a shallow dish. Marinate meat, chilled, turning bag once or twice, overnight.

　　

Step 3

Pour marinade into a saucepan and boil 5 minutes. Grill chops on an oiled rack set about 4 inches over glowing coals 7 to 8 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through, basting with marinade during last 5 minutes of cooking. (Alternatively, meat may be grilled in a ridged grill pan or broiled.)

　　

Step 4

Serve pork chops with relish.