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Here's everything you need for these rich, delicious molasses brined pork chops. You need a total of 6 hours and 25 minutes for this recipe that makes four servings.

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Ingredients To Gather:

• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 cup boiling water
• 7 cups cold water
• 4 (2 1/4 inch thick) center cut, bone-in pork chops
• 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil

Directions To Follow:

• Start by making the brine. To do this, mix the salt, molasses, cloves, and boiling water in a large bowl, and then stir until salt and the molasses dissolve. Let it cool until it reaches room temperature, and then add cold water and stir so it's mixed well. Dip the pork chops into the molasses mixture so that it covers them completely, and then cover the container and refrigerate for 6 hours. Take the pork chops out of the brine and use a paper towel to pat them dry, and then lightly oil each chop.
• Preheat an outdoor grill, setting it to medium-high heat and then lightly oiling the grate. Position the chops on the hottest part of the grill and then cook for between 2 and 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Now, move the chops to an area of the grill where there's medium-high heat and cook for between 6 and 8 minutes on each side or until the meat is just slightly pink in the center. You'll know the chops are done when a thermometer inserted inside reads at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

Finished!

These pork chops are truly amazing and definitely offer something a little different. We like them with a couple of vegetable side dishes or maybe some hearty mashed potatoes on the side. Now that's one stick-to-your-ribs meal.

Happy Grilling & Enjoy!

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