Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Coffee-Molasses Marinated Pork Chops

1 Cup of Organo Gold Coffee
1/4 cup molasses
6 fresh thyme sprigs
2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 groung ginger
4 bone-in pork loin chops
(1 in. thick)

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 for at least 2 hours.  Cover and refrigerate remaining coffee mixture until ready to cook. 

For the glaze, place remaining coffee mixture in a small saucepan.  Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup.  If grilling the chops, coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill.  Drain and discard marinade.  Grill chops; covered over medium heat or boil 4-6 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a meat thernineter reads 160*  Spoon glaze over chops,

Prep: 10 min - Marinating
Grill: 10 min  -  Yield 4 servings

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