Alton Brown's Molasses-And-Coffee Pork Chops

Submitted by nanrichp

"Recipe courtesy Alton Brown for Food Network Magazine. These are delicious! I served with collard greens, corn on the cob and "hoppin john". my bh loved the entire meal. Will also try this recipe with a pork tenderloin, butterflied. Cooking time does not include marinating tiime."

 

• Ready In: 23mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup strong coffee, cooled (not instant)
• 6 ounces molasses, by weight (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 6 -8 sprigs fresh thyme
• 4 pork chops, bone-in (6 to-8-ounce, 1 inch thick)

directions

1. Combine the coffee, molasses, vinegar, mustard, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, the ginger, thyme and pork chops in a 1-gallon zip-top bag; seal and shake to combine. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. Preheat a grill to medium-high. Remove the pork from the bag. Pour the marinade into a saucepan; boil gently over medium-high heat, stirring, until reduced to 1/2 cup, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the thyme stems.
3. Grill the pork chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145. Let rest for 5 minutes; serve with the glaze.

Reviews

[CarolAT]

This is a great pork chop recipe. The pork chops are so tender and juicy and full of flavor. The reduced marinade over the chops really adds to the flavors. This recipe is a keeper for sure. Thanks for the recipe.

 

[Ackman]

We didn't really care for this. The meat was moist & tender, but the flavor just wasn't our cup-of-tea. THANKS anyway.