Alton Brown's Molasses-and-Coffee Pork Chops

Alton Brown's Molasses-and-Coffee Pork Chops
Alton Brown's Molasses-and-Coffee Pork Chops might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 348 calories, 27g of protein, and 12g of fat. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of ground ginger, molasses, dijon mustard, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the ground ginger you could follow this main course with the Ginger Cake with Crystallized Ginger Frosting as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Instructions

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Combine the coffee, molasses, vinegar, mustard, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, the ginger, thyme and pork chops in a 1-gallon zip-top bag; seal and shake to combine. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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Preheat a grill to medium-high.
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Remove the pork from the bag.
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Pour the marinade into a saucepan; boil gently over medium-high heat, stirring, until reduced to 1/2 cup, 12 to 15 minutes.
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Remove the thyme stems.
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Grill the pork chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 14
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Let rest for 5 minutes; serve with the glaze.
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Combine the coffee, molasses, vinegar, mustard, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, the ginger, thyme and pork chops in a 1-gallon zip-top bag; seal and shake to combine. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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Preheat a grill to medium-high.
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Remove the pork from the bag.
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Pour the marinade into a saucepan; boil gently over medium-high heat, stirring, until reduced to 1/2 cup, 12 to 15 minutes.
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Remove the thyme stems.
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Grill the pork chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 14
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Let rest for 5 minutes; serve with the glaze.
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Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling

Pork Chops on the menu? Try pairing with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling. Chardonnay suits simple chops or chops in a butter or cream sauce, dry riesling complements sweet additions like honey mustard or apples, and pinot noir is a safe bet for pork dishes in general. The Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Chardonnay Wine with a 5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 18 dollars per bottle.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Chardonnay Wine
Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Chardonnay Wine
"Our Indian Wells Chardonnay delivers an appealing tropical fruit character typical of warm sites like the Wahluke Slope. I like this Chardonnay's ripe pineapple and butterscotch flavors and rich, creamy texture. Try it with Scallops, scampi or pasta with rich sauces." - Bob Bertheau
DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 28 m.
Servings4
Health Score16
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