Five Spice Pork Chops

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Five Spice Pork Chops

2 tsp     low sodium soy or gluten-free tamari sauce
1 tsp     honey
1 tsp     rice vinegar
1 tsp     dark sesame oil
2 tsp     Chinese five spice powder
    fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
2 4 ounce     pork chops
2 tsp     olive oil
8 ounces     shiitake mushrooms (thinly sliced)
1/3 cup     water

Mix together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, five spice powder and pepper. Place in a ziplock bag.

Place the pork chops in a ziplock bag with the marinade. Let marinate at least overnight.

When ready to cook place the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. When hot add the mushrooms. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned. Move to one side of the skillet and add the pork chops to the pan.

Cover and cook for about 10 minutes.

Turn the pork chops, add the water and cook for about 5 minutes.

Remove the pork to a plate to rest for about two minutes. If the mushrooms are too dry add water 1 tablespoon at a time.

Serve the pork topped with the mushrooms.

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