GRILLED WHISKEY CHOPS

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No one can believe that these fabulous chops are ready in half an hour! We love them for weeknights and family gatherings. The dollop of molasses butter on each chop is absolutely delish! -Kelly Melling, Frankton, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon molasses
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons coarsely ground pepper
1/3 cup whiskey
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix butter, molasses, cinnamon and lemon juice; refrigerate until serving., Place pepper in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, mix whiskey and salt. Dip chops in whiskey mixture, then in pepper., 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 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve with molasses butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 30g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.