Cola Pork Chops

Cola Pork Chops

1/2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
4 bone-in rib or center-cut pork chops, about an inch thick
4 tsp veg oil
1 cup cola
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup

Combine the five-spice powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper in a small bowl. Season chops with spice mixture. Heat 2 Tbl oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Add chops and cook until well browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Whisk cola, brown sugar, and ketchup in a med bowl. Add to skillet and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 min. Return chops with any juices back to skillet and simmer another 1-2 minutes. Transfer chops and glaze to platter and serve.