Soy-Orange Sauce Pork Chops

3/4 c freshly squeezed orange juice
2 T soy sauce
1 t sugar
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 t freshly ground black pepper
8 sprigs fresh thyme
8 lean loin pork chops
2 T butter
2 T safflower oil

Combine orange juice with soy sauce, sugar, garlic, pepper and thyme sprigs. Set aside.

With a sharp knife, score the pork chops 1/8-inch deep in a crisscross pattern on each side. Place in a glass or stainless steel dish in a single layer. Pour the marinade over chops and let sit at least 30 minutes. Drain and reserve the marinade.

Heat the butter and oil in a large, heavy skillet until hot. Pat the chops dry and saute them over high heat for 3 minutes on each side, browning them well. Reduce heat to low and pour reserved marinade over chops. Cook until done, about 8 to 10 minutes longer. Remove chops to a heated platter. Reduce the marinade in the skillet to 1/3 cup. Pour over the cooked chops and serve immediately.

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