Orange & Molasses Grilled Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Orange & Molasses Grilled Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Orange-Molasses Brine; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup kosher salt; 1 cup molasses; 3 quarts orange juice; 4 juniper berries; 1 bunch thyme; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 3 bay leaves; 6 pork chops, center cut, double thick; Orange-Molasses BBQ Sauce; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1/2 sweet onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 rib celery, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 14 ounces can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/4 cup dark brown sugar; 2 oranges, juiced and zested; 1/2 tablespoon paprika; 1/4 cup bourbon; salt & pepper to taste

Servings: persons

Orange-Molasses Brine
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup kosher salt
1 cup molasses
3 quarts orange juice
4 juniper berries
1 bunch thyme
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
3 bay leaves
6 pork chops, center cut, double thick
Orange-Molasses BBQ Sauce
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup cider vinegar
14 ounces can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 oranges, juiced and zested
1/2 tablespoon paprika
1/4 cup bourbon
salt & pepper to taste

1
Combine all brine ingredients, except chops, in a large saucepot and bring to a boil. Let cool. This can be done well in advanced and refridgerated.
2
Add chops and refridgerate for at least 2 hours, preferrably overnight.
3
Make BBQ sauce. Start by sweating the onion, celery, & bell pepper over medium-low heat with a lage pinch of salt. When onions are translucent, about 8 minutes, add garlic. Sweat 5 more minutes, being careful not to brown the garlic.
4
Deglaze with vinegar.
5
Add tomatoes, molasses, sugar, orange juice & zest, and paprika.
6
Simmer for 30 minutes, add bourbon. Simmer 5 minutes longer.
7
Allow to cool until safe to blend in a blender or food processor.
8
Season to taste with salt & pepper.
9
Remove chops from brine and pat dry. Do not add additional salt.
10
Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill (closed) to desired doneness, about 8 minutes per side for medium.
11
Serve with sauce.

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

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Orange-Molasses Brine, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup kosher salt, 1 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Orange & Molasses Grilled 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.

Orange & Molasses Grilled Pork Chops

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