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Level up your summer cookouts with these grilled herb-rubbed bone-in pork chops! 🌞 The versatile herb rub can be made with whatever herbs you have on hand, fresh from your garden or pantry. 🍃 Perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your BBQ nights!
Gluten Free Grilled Herb-Rubbed Bone-In Pork Chops
Ready to up your grilling game? If you’re used to grilling red meat, you’re in for a delightful surprise with pork chops. While a steak can be charred on the outside and still pink inside, pork needs a bit more finesse to ensure it’s cooked evenly throughout. That’s why medium direct heat is your best friend here – it gives you perfectly cooked, juicy pork chops every time.
Before you get started, give those grill grates a good scrub with a wire brush. Trust me, clean grates make all the difference! Now, let’s talk about that herb rub. It’s not about precise measurements or exact ingredients – think of it as a flavorful template. The goal is to coat the chops with a robust blend of herbs that infuse every bite with amazing flavor. Don’t worry about being dainty; just go for a uniform rub that really packs a punch.
One of the things I love about this recipe is how versatile the herb rub can be. You can mix and match your favorite herbs depending on what you have on hand or what’s growing in your garden. It’s all about making it your own and having fun with it.
So, fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy some seriously tasty pork chops. With a bit of attention and a lot of flavor, you’ll be serving up a dish that’s sure to impress at your next cookout. Happy grilling!
Ingredients
2 T. Kosher salt
6-8 large fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
2 stems fresh rosemary, leaves stripped from stems and crushed
2 T. fresh thyme leaves, crushed with fingers
3 cloves garlic, smashed, peeled and roughly chopped
1 T. black Hawaiian salt
4 thick-cut bone-in pork chops, approximately 1” thick
How to Make Grilled Herb-Rubbed Bone-In Pork Chops
Combine salt, basil, rosemary, thyme, garlic and pepper thoroughly in a small bowl. Rub mixture over all sides of pork chops until thoroughly covered.
Scrub grill grates with a wire brush prior to starting. Preheat grill to medium before adding pork chops over direct heat. Cook for 7-8 minutes, turn once, but otherwise keep the lid closed as much as possible. If your chops are thinner or thicker than 1”, adjust cook time accordingly.
Remove chops from heat, cover and let rest for 3 – 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with a grilled summer vegetable medley and top with a pat of compound butter seasoned with the same herbs used in the rub.
