3/4 c. fresh orange juice
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. sugar
1 clove garlic, peeled & crushed
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
8 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. safflower oil
8 lean 1/2" thick pork chops

Combine first 6 ingredients and set aside.

With a sharp knife, score the chops 1/8" deep in a criss cross pattern. Place in a single layer, pour marinade over chops. Sit 30 minutes. Drain and reserve marinade. Heat butter and oil in heavy skillet. Add chops in single layer and saute over high heat 3 minutes, browning well. Reduce heat to low and pour reserved marinate over chops. Cook 8 to 10 minutes until done. Remove chops. Reduce marinade in skillet to 1/3 cup, pour over chops. Great on grill, reduce marinade in saucepan.