Pork Chops with Bourbon-Molasses Glaze

Name: Pork Chops with Bourbon-Molasses Glaze
Total time: 12 h 55 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 c. orange juice; 1/2 c. packed brown sugar; 1/2 c. kosher salt; 8 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 bunch fresh thyme; 3 bay leaves; 2 tbsp. peppercorns; 1 cinnamon stick; 6 boneless pork loin chops (3 pounds total); 2 tbsp. canola oil; 3/4 c. molasses; 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar; 1 rosemary sprig; 4 tbsp. cut-up unsalted butter; 1/4 c. bourbon; Kosher salt and black pepper

"Yum" would be an understatement.

By Sunny JinPublished: Oct 29, 2019

2 Ratings

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pork chops with bourbon molasses glaze on a platter

Brian Woodcock

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Total Time:

12 hrs 55 mins

Even before the glaze is added, orange juice, brown sugar, fresh thyme, and bay leaves make for an aromatic brine. That buttery, bourbon-filled sauce—complete with tart apple cider vinegar and fragrant rosemary—is just the cherry on top.

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Ingredients

For the Pork Chops:

2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup kosher salt
8 garlic cloves, pressed
1 bunch fresh thyme
3 bay leaves
2 Tbsp. peppercorns
1 cinnamon stick
6 boneless pork loin chops (3 pounds total)
2 Tbsp. canola oil

For the Bourbon-Molasses Glaze:

3/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 rosemary sprig
4 Tbsp. cut-up unsalted butter
1/4 cup bourbon
Kosher salt and black pepper

Directions

Make the Pork Chops:
1. Step 1Bring orange juice, brown sugar, salt, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, peppercorns, cinnamon, and 6 cups water to a simmer in a large pot. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature. Add pork and brine 12 hours.
2. Step 2Remove pork from brine and rinse under cold water. Pat pork dry with paper towels.
3. Step 3Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork, in batches, turning once, until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until the internal temperature reaches 140°F, 4 to 6 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes. Serve drizzled with Bourbon-Molasses Glaze.
Make the Glaze:
1. Step 1Combine molasses, apple cider vinegar, and rosemary in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until reduced to 2/3 cup, 12 to 15 minutes.
2. Step 2Whisk in unsalted butter and bourbon; continue to cook until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Step 3Season with kosher salt and black pepper.