COFFEE-MOLASSES MARINATED PORK CHOPS

Coffee-Molasses Marinated Pork Chops image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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)

Steps:

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, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from the heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°). Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Spoon glaze over chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.