Teri posted this fabulous recipe on her blog Working the Earth a week or two ago. The intriguing coffee- molasses combo was just begging me to give it a whirl. The dark, robust flavor is peaked with the ginger and thyme. Hurry and make this before grilling season is over and the season of woolly-socks-and-crock-pots moves in!
1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
6 oz. molasses (about 1/2 cup)
2 Tbsp apple cidar vinegar
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 tsp ground ginger
6-8 sprigs fresh thyme
4 6-8 oz. bone-in pork chops
Marinate at least 2 hours or overnight. Preheat grill to medium. Pour marinade into saucepan, boil gently until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 12-15 min. Remove thyme stems. Grill chops 4-6 minutes per side (internal temperature 145). Rest for 5 min. Serve with glaze. Heaven.
Thanks, Teri, this one is going to be a regular at the manor.
Ack! I am grill-less. There's gotta be a way to adapt this for the oven or saucepan. It sounds exotic and fabulous.
ReplyDeleteMolasses and coffee...this recipe adds a new vista on chops!
ReplyDeleteJ.G., you should try it with thin cut, bone-in chops and cook them under your broiler!
ReplyDeleteMmmmm tasty!!! Sabroso!!!! thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Willow for the link. It really is a good one, isn't it! I hope those followers of yours enjoy it as much as you and I did. I bet you could grill in in the oven or even pan-fry it...just as long as it was marinated and then served with the sauce. Yum-my!
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm a bit of a coffee-addict, so this recipe is my idea of heaven! Such an interesting fusion of flavours. I shall most certainly give it a go, thanks for the recipe, Willow.
ReplyDeleteSounds tempting - and based on the picture, it certainly looks tempting.
ReplyDeleteOh boy! Another good one to try!
ReplyDeleteOh boy! Another good one to try!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious. I would have never thought to combine coffee and molasses. I will definitely try this.
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice spin on chops, which can get a little mundane. Will be trying this.
ReplyDeleteWow, so very very tasty looking, thanks.
ReplyDeleteOh I'm sure it is delicious! -- barbara
ReplyDeleteWow! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
ReplyDelete...I have to admit that I pulled out the crock pot today! This does sound very delicious.
ReplyDeleteWow...interesting combo for enhancing pork: coffee and molasses. It sounds like a winner to me.
ReplyDeleteDear Willow, I thought that this was a somewhat unusual combination and I think that, on this occasion, I will take your word for its being delicious!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, the season of woolly socks will soon be upon us. There is a marked drop in the morning temperature here in Hungary now.
Oh my! That does sound interesting.
ReplyDeleteOn the short list now for next weekend's kitchen playtime!
Willow
ReplyDeleteThat sounds pretty yummy. We're grilling chops tonight maybe I'll try this blend.
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mmm...i have wanted to try this...cooking with coffee...i love coffee and this sounds delightful...passing it off to T...hope you are having a wonderful long weekend at the manor...
ReplyDeleteOMG. My mouth is watering!
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful, can't wait to try it. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to ask my doctor if I can try this. Not sure if my "dos and don'ts" allow molasses. But the coffee and pork combo sounds intriguing...
ReplyDeleteAll my addictions come home roosting .... coffee, molasses, ginger, fresh thyme, garlic .... please hold me back, before I steal your chop!
ReplyDelete(I swear, I read "cigar vinegar"!) ;-)
Hehee! Yes, cigar vinegar! Perfect with the coffee. Maybe throw a little bourbon, too.
ReplyDeleteLooks spectacular!
ReplyDeleteIt's Labor Day ... we are grilling ... I am going to try a variation on the 'java chops' theme.
ReplyDeletePS .. I've invited folks to help me choose the perfect gown for the Willow Ball!
oh WOW - this looks just fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThat's what my coffee has been missing - molasses! I'm not sure grilling season ever ends in Houston.
ReplyDeleteomg!!! This recipe looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteMmm. Grilling season never ends at our house with my indoor JennAir. Writing this one down...we love pork chops!
ReplyDeleteinsanity gallops? oh hee!
These look absolutely wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYes, I've tasted pork chops on your JennAir.
ReplyDeleteBourbon definitely would do no harm.
ReplyDelete*wink* How about a sniff right now? *cheers*
willow i put on three layers for a bike ride this morning. it was spitty raining and when i came in i knew as i really really loved the hot shower water sluicing down my body that tonight will be a steak and mashed potatoes night. however, i am banking this one for really cold evenings - the ones i sense are right 'round the corner!!! steven
ReplyDeleteYou put a mess like this on the table and listen for my knock on the kitchen door. Wow. My mouth is watering.
ReplyDeleteWillow, it sounds delightful and worth a try. I do believe I can taste it, and with a nice red wine... umm
ReplyDeleteOh, that sounds delicious! I will come back to this again when I'm not on the road again. Yum!
ReplyDeleteDiana, I served with with Merlot and it was perfect!
ReplyDeleteI would have never thought of a pork-molasses-coffee combination but it actually looks pretty good ;)
ReplyDeleteThese look really delicious!
ReplyDeleteOoh, yum. That is a completely new combination to me, thus I must try it. Soon, by the look of the picture!
ReplyDeleteYum! Your java chops are recorded in my book of dishes I want to try...along with several other Willow recipes. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWow, I really want to try this recipe. I just bought (in bulk) a large tenderloin, some of it for chops and two roasts. The bone was removed so I am going to try it without the bone. I am sure the bone will make it a lot tastier but I will let you know. I just happen to have all the ingredients. Thanks for such an interesting and timely recipe.
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