Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened1 tablespoon molasses1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon lemon juice3 tablespoons coarsely ground pepper1/3 cup whiskey1/2 teaspoon salt4 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)

Preparation

In a small bowl, mix butter, molasses, cinnamon and lemon juice; refrigerate until serving.

Place pepper in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, mix whiskey and salt. Dip chops in whiskey mixture, then in pepper.

Grill chops, covered, on a lightly greased rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side, until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve with molasses butter.