Coffee-Molasses Marinated Pork Chops

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. 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.
2. For glaze, place remaining coffee mixture in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup.
3. 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. Yield: 4 servings.

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