Ingredients

  • 3 pork chops
  • 1/2 cup bbq sauce
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp espresso powder
  • 1 tbsp bacon-molasses grill seasoning
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 olive oil; as needed
  • 1 salt and pepper

Method

  • Combine bbq sauce, maple, and espresso powder in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a simmer while pork cooks.
  • Toss pork chops with enough olive oil to cover.
  • Season.
  • Bake at 350 until desired doneness.
  • Brush chops with sauce during last five minutes of cooking.
  • Garnish with crispy bacon.
  • Variations; Coffee, scallions, shallots, mustard, basil, molasses, brown sugar, liquid smoke, vanilla, blueberries, vinegar