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Alton Brown's Molasses And Coffee Pork Chops Recipe

Experience a flavor explosion with Alton Brown's incredible Molasses & Coffee Glazed Pork Chops! This Food Network Magazine recipe delivers juicy, tender pork chops with a rich, smoky-sweet glaze. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, these chops are incredibly flavorful and easy to make. The recipe includes a simple yet effective marinade that tenderizes the meat and infuses it with deep coffee and molasses notes. Serve with your favorite sides like collard greens, corn on the cob, or Hoppin' John for a complete and satisfying meal. This recipe is also easily adaptable to pork tenderloin (butterflied). Prepare to impress!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 23 mins
Calories 469.3 kcal
Protein 83g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Alton Brown's Molasses And Coffee Pork Chops

  • 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 4 (1-inch thick) bone-in pork chops
  • 1 teaspoon salt

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How to Make Alton Brown's Molasses And Coffee Pork Chops

  1. In a 1-gallon zip-top bag, combine 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, 1/4 cup molasses, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, and 4 (1-inch thick) bone-in pork chops.
  2. Seal the bag, pressing out excess air, and shake to thoroughly coat the pork chops.
  3. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  5. Remove pork chops from the bag, reserving the marinade.
  6. In a small saucepan, bring the reserved marinade to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  7. Reduce the marinade, stirring frequently, until it thickens to a glaze consistency (about 1/2 cup), approximately 12-15 minutes.
  8. Remove thyme sprigs from the glaze.
  9. Grill pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  10. Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  11. Drizzle the molasses and coffee glaze generously over the pork chops and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

94g

Fat

29g

Carbs

10g

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