Coffee-Molasses Marinated Pork Chops

By TrayH

A friend gave me this fabulous pork chop recipe, and it's seriously the best pork I've ever tasted.

Ingredients

• 1 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 6 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick)

Preparation

Step 1

* In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients.

* Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork chops.

* Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate at least 2 hours.

* Cover and refrigerate remaining coffee mixture until ready to cook.

~For glaze:

* Place remaining coffee mixture in a small saucepan.

* Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup.

* Drain and discard marinade.

* Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack.

* Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°.

* Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.

* Spoon glaze over chops.