Molasses Brined Pork Chops

Recipe courtesy Mark Reichle and Nancy Miller

Show: BBQ with Bobby FlayEpisode: Smoldering Sweets

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (10)

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Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 7 min
Inactive Prep: 4 hr 0 min
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 4 hr 32 min

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Ingredients

Brine:

2 quarts water
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1 bunch fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 pork chops (with bone)

Directions

Make brine: Combine ingredients in a large non-reactive pan. Stir until salt and molasses are dissolved. Add chops to brine and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.

Preheat a grill to medium.

Remove chops from brine and pat dry. Place chops on grill and cook on each side for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness; the internal temperature of the pork chops should measure 145 degrees F when measured with an instant-read thermometer. Serve immediately.

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recipe Molasses Brined Pork Chops
Anonymous 07-30-2008
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So very good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My boneless pork chops were about 1-1/2 inches thick.I marinated them about 5 hours, then gilled for 15 minutes on each side.... They were excellent!From now on I will use this brine for my pork which in the past has always been too dryed out when served. Thank you for the recipe.Read more
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Tom Huntington, NY 06-24-2007
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Great recipe, but listen to Mark and Nancy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Loved this recipe, but I decided to second guess the chefs and add salt and pepper after pulling the chops from the brine.... While this added a nice crunch, it also resulted in a quite salty mouthful. So skip the seasoning, the brine does its job. A note on the cooking times, I had them on a Weber gas grill at medium (halfway setting) at 425 degrees, 13 minutes the first side and 10 minutes the second side and they were slightly overcooked. Probably technically the right temp but I like pork chops slightly pink in the center (though the brine covers you a little in moistness). Mine were bone in about 2 inches thick. If you're using boneless even less time is necessary on the grill.Read more
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Anonymous 06-10-2007
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Different taste
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

good sweet/spicy marinade. Try it for a goos moist chop.
recipe Molasses Brined Pork Chops
Maryanne Decatur, AL 02-06-2007
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Very Good and Sweet
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This recipe was just what I wanted. Tender and Sweet pork cops!!
recipe Molasses Brined Pork Chops
Anonymous 01-29-2007
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Good stuff ...
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Tasted good and easy to make.
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Stephanie Harrisonburg, VA 01-23-2007
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not impressed
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

the chops were very juicy, but the molasses flavor was too much for me.