Grilled Pork Chops with Shallot Butter

Ingredients

• 8 servings (serving size: 1 pork chop)

•     8 (7-ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops

•     1 teaspoon salt, divided

•     3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

•     2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

•     2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives

•     1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme

•     1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary

•     3 garlic cloves, minced

•     2 tablespoons butter, softened

•     2 1/2 teaspoons minced shallots

•     1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind

Preparation

1.  Prepare grill to medium-high heat.

2.  Sprinkle both sides of pork evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.

3. Combine oil, chives, thyme, rosemary, and garlic, stirring well.

4. Rub oil mixture evenly over both sides of pork.

5. Place pork on grill rack; grill 6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of pork registers 155°. Remove pork from grill; let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.

6. Combine butter, shallots, and lemon rind, stirring well.

7. Spread about 1 teaspoon butter mixture over each pork chop; let the pork stand an additional 5 minutes.