Festus-Style Grilled Pork Chops with Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

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Juicy pork chops grilled with a smoky char and topped with a fragrant herb butter, inspired by regional Missouri flavors. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 460 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 American cuisine 460 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (1-inch thick, about 8 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
1 clove minced garlic
1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Pat dry 2 bone-in pork chops and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika evenly.
Step 2: Brush pork chops lightly with 1 tbsp olive oil to prevent sticking.
Step 3: Place pork chops on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, turning once, until internal temperature reads 145°F and grill marks appear.
Step 4: While pork cooks, combine 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl.
Step 5: Remove pork chops from the grill and immediately top each with half of the herb butter so it melts over the meat.
Step 6: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and flavors to meld.