Drunken Pork Chops with Espresso Glaze Recipe

Name: Drunken Pork Chops with Espresso Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 thick cut pork chops; bone-in or boneless; 2 tbsp ground allspice; 1 tbsp orange peel seasoning; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp ground coriander seed; 2 tsp ground celery seed; 2 tsp white pepper; 1 cup rum; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tbsp espresso powder; 2 cup chicken stock; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water; 1 salt; 1 vegetable oil; as needed

Servings: persons

2 thick cut pork chops; bone-in or boneless
2 tbsp ground allspice
1 tbsp orange peel seasoning
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp ground coriander seed
2 tsp ground celery seed
2 tsp white pepper
1 cup rum
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp espresso powder
2 cup chicken stock
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1 salt
1 vegetable oil; as needed

1
Let pork marinate in 1/2 cup rum overnight, or for up to 48 hours.
2
Pat pork dry and season with dried spices.
3
Heat vegetable oil in a large saute pan.
4
Sear pork on both sides and remove from the pan.
5
Set pork on a baking tray and roast at 350 until pork reaches 145-155, until desired doneness.
6
Add rum.
7
CAUTION.
8
Rum will burn away.
9
Scrape the saute pan to release the fond.
10
When rum is nearly evaporated, add chicken stock.
11
Reduce by 1/2.
12
Add espresso and brown sugar.
13
Whisk.
14
Whisk cornstarch and water together in a bowl.
15
Add to saute pan while whisking.
16
Bring to a boil for two minutes.
17
Baste pork chops during last five minutes of cooking.
18
Variations; Maple, shallots, cilantro, cane sugar, honey, cream, butter, cinnamon

683

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 thick cut pork chops; bone-in or boneless, 2 tbsp ground allspice, 1 tbsp orange peel seasoning, 1 tbsp onion powder, and more.

Yes, Drunken Pork Chops with Espresso Glaze 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Drunken Pork Chops with Espresso Glaze

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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