Coffee-molasses marinated pork chops

By sjamdes

Taste of Home

Ingredients

• 1 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 6 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 tbsp. cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 in. 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 for 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.

If grilling the chops, coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160. Spoon glaze over chops.