Charcoal-Grilled Spiced Pork Chops with Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

Juicy pork chops grilled over charcoal with a warm spice rub, finished with a garlic herb butter glaze. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, olive oil, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4, about 1 inch thick bone-in pork chops
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh thyme

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt to create a spice rub.
2. Step 2: Rub 2 tablespoons olive oil evenly over 4 bone-in pork chops (each about 1 inch thick), then massage the spice rub onto both sides of each chop. Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
3. Step 3: Prepare a charcoal grill to medium-high heat, approximately 450°F, ensuring a consistent heat source.
4. Step 4: Place the pork chops directly over the coals and grill for 5-6 minutes per side, flipping once, until a thermometer inserted reads 145°F and chops have a nice crust.
5. Step 5: While the pork cooks, melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, cooking gently for 2 minutes until fragrant.
6. Step 6: Remove pork chops from the grill and brush the garlic herb butter generously over the hot meat. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.