PORK - GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH MOLASSES BARBECUE SAUCE

By pat1908

Ingredients

• Makes: 8
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup (packed) brown sugar
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 6 large garlic cloves, crushed
• 6 large fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 tbsp coarse salt
• 2 tsp dried crushed red pepper
• 8 8-ounce centre-cut pork chops
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• Molasses Barbecue sauce
• MOLASSES BARBECUE SAUCE
• 3 Cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh tomato
• 3 Tbsp minced shallots
• 2 Tbsp chopped pitted dates
• 1 Tbsp chopped garlic
• 1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper

Preparation

Step 1

PORK CHOP BBQ

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in large saucepan: bring to boil. Cool completely. Place pork in large glass baking dish. Pour brine over. Cover; chill overnight.
2. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Drain pork; pat dry. Brush pork with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill pork about 5 minutes per side for medium. Place on plates. Spoon Molasses Barbecue Sauce over.

SAUCE

Combine all ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Boil until reduced to 1 ½ cups, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to simmer before serving).