Categories: Pork - Main Dishes

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)

Directions

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

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

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

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

5. For glaze, place remaining coffee mixture in a small saucepan.

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

7. Drain and discard marinade.

8. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.

9. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160°.

10. Spoon glaze over chops.

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