Simple grilled chops topped with a savory flavored butter is a powerful flavor punch. Serve with grilled potato wedges, sliced tomatoes vinaigrette, garlic bread, and chocolate sundaes.

Dad's Grilled Pork Chops with Savory Steak Butter

6 pork rib chops, about 1-inch thick
Freshly ground black pepper
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
2 tablespoons steak sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon liquid smoke seasoning
1 crushed garlic clove
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1. Season chops with pepper to taste. Grill over medium-hot coals until just done, about 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with Savory Steak Butter.
2. Savory Steak Butter: In a small bowl, beat together butter, steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, liquid smoke, garlic and hot pepper sauce. Cover and refrigerate.

Serves 6.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 250 calories Protein 21 grams Fat 17 grams Sodium 320 milligrams Cholesterol 80 milligrams Saturated Fat 9 grams Carbohydrates 2 grams Fiber 0 grams

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Pork: The Other White Meat.