Alton Brown's Molasses-and-Coffee Pork Chops

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 6 ounces molasses, by weight (about 1/2 cup)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 6 to 8 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 4 6-to-8-ounce bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard