Coffee And Molasses-Brined Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Coffee And Molasses-Brined Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 1/2 cups chilled strong brewed coffee; 1/4 cup kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal); 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons molasses; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup ice cubes; 4 (6-ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick); 1 cup hickory wood chips; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1 1/2 cups chilled strong brewed coffee
1/4 cup kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup ice cubes
4 (6-ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
1 cup hickory wood chips
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Cooking spray

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Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve. Pour salt mixture into a large zip-top plastic bag. Add ice and pork; seal. Refrigerate for 3 hours, turning the bag occasionally.
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Soak wood chips in water 1 hour. Drain well.
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Prepare grill for indirect grilling, heating one side to medium-high and leaving one side with no heat.
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Place wood chips on hot coals. Remove pork from bag; discard brine. Pat pork dry with paper towels. Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon salt over pork. Rub 8 teaspoons Pepper-Garlic Spice Rub evenly over both sides of pork. Place pork on grill rack coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat; grill 2 minutes on each side. Place pork on unheated side of grill; grill 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 1/2 cups chilled strong brewed coffee, 1/4 cup kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal), 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Coffee And Molasses-Brined Pork Chops falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Coffee And Molasses-Brined Pork Chops

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