Black Barbecue Pork Chops with Thumbelina Carrots

(4) Course Main Dishes Total Time 3 1/2

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60 to 70% cacao), chopped
1 tablespoon Korean black bean paste
1 tablespoon molasses (preferably blackstrap)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon hot smoked paprika (pimentÃ³n picante)
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup cola
1/4 cup dry vermouth
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
12 Thumbelina carrots or other baby carrots (2 bunches; about 1 pound), trimmed
2 cups chopped onion (about 1/2 pound)
2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
6 (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inch thick) bone in rib pork chops (about 4 pounds total), frenched if desired
7 garlic cloves, 5 chopped and 2 left whole, divided
Kosher salt to taste

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