There’s almost nothing to compare to the aroma of pork on the grill; and these chops live up to that taste memory. The molasses butter adds an unexpected and pleasant flavor punch to chops hot-off-the-grill.

Black Pepper Chops with Molasses Butter

4 boneless center loin chops, 1 1/2-inch thick
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoons molasses
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
4 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper In small bowl blend butter, molasses and lemon juice with fork.

Cover and refrigerate. Rub chops on both sides evenly with pepper. Grill chops over a medium-hot fire for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once. Top each chop with a tablespoon of molasses butter.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional information per serving: 290 calories; 18 g fat (10 g saturated); 96 mg cholesterol; 168 mg sodium; 8 g carbohydrate; 25 g protein; 2 g fiber.

Recipe from: National Pork Board