Coffee Molasses Marinated Pork Chops

Ingredients:

1 cup strong brewed coffee
 ¼ cup molasses
6 fresh thyme sprigs
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon lemon pepper
4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick)

Directions:

1.  In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients.  Pour ½ cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork chops.
2. Seal bag and turn to coat, refrigerate for at least 2 hours.  Cover and refrigerate remaining coffee mixture until ready to cook.
3. For glaze, place remaining coffee mixture in a small saucepan.  Bring to a boil, cook until liquid is reduced to about ½ cup.
4. Drain and discard marinade.  Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil, using long handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack.  Grill chops, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145 degrees.
5. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.  Spoon glaze over chops.