Grilled Pork Chops with Herb Compound Butter
Learn the steps to perfectly grilled pork chops, including a recipe for Grilled Pork Chops with an herb compound butter. Grill directly to the right internal temperature and enjoy the juicy and tender flavor.
Servings: 2 pork chops
Cost: $12.00
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pork chops (Ideally 1 1/2-inches thick)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Brisket Rub
Compound Butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon diced chives (or other herb, such as parsley, rosemary, sage, or a combination)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced (Use a micro plane to shave the garlic for a more even texture)
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Prepare your grill for direct grilling targeting 450 – 500 degrees Fahrenheit in the cooking chamber. Place the pork chops on a baking sheet and apply olive oil, and then liberally sprinkle the dry rub.
- Grill Direct: Place the seasoned pork chops on the grill grates over direct heat. Close the lid and grill for up to 4 minutes. Flip the pork chops and continue grilling for an additional 4 minutes. The goal is to get a nice sear onto the chops. After 8 minutes continue to flip every minute until the internal temperature of the pork chops reads 135 degrees F (57 Celsius) using an instant-read meat thermometer.
- Rest: Remove from heat and let rest on a cutting board. Add a dollop of the compound butter and loosely tent with foil for 10 minutes. Slice and serve with your favorite sides.
Compound Butter
- Combine: Place the room-temperature butter in a medium-sized bowl. Combine the garlic, chives, and garlic. Use a fork to mix together. Place the compound butter on a large sheet of plastic wrap.
- Wrap: Fold the plastic wrap over the compound butter and use the palms of your hand to roll it into an even size log 1-inch wide. Place in the refrigerator to keep cool and remove when ready to top it over the finished pork chops.
Notes
Ingredients: You can use this method on any type of pork chop from loin chops to rib chops.
Resting: It's important to let the pork chops rest for 10 minutes to allow carry over cooking to finish.
Nutrition
Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 1085mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg
