In a 4-cup, glass measuring cup combine one cup of water, the brown sugar, salt, peppercorns, allspice berries, rosemary and onion powder. Microwave for 3 minutes, or until salt and sugar mostly dissolve when stirred.
Remove from microwave and whisk in the remaining 2 cups of water, the bourbon, the garlic, bay leaves, cinnamon stick and oil.
Rinse the New York pork chops under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place flat in a large dish and pour the marinade over the chops to coat. Refrigerate for 4 hours, turning chops over once halfway through.