Iowa Pork Chops With Maytag Blue Cheese Butter

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   Make the blue cheese butter: Place the butter and blue cheese in a mixing bowl and mash together with a fork.

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   Stir in the walnuts and basil and season with salt and pepper to taste (add just a little salt; the cheese is already quite salty).

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   The blue cheese butter can be kept refrigerated, covered, for 5 days or frozen for 3 months.

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   Set up the grill and preheat to high.

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   When ready to cook, rub both sides of each pork chop with a half clove of garlic, then season the chops generously with salt and pepper.

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   Brush and oil the grill grate.

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   Place the chops on the hot grate and grill until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes per side.

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   When ready to turn, the chops will be nicely browned on the bottom.

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   To test for doneness, use the poke method; the meat should be firm but gently yielding.

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    Or insert an instant-read meat thermometer sideways into a chop: The internal temperature should be about 160F.

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    Transfer the grilled chops to a platter or plates and let rest for 2 minutes.

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    Top each with a dollop of the blue cheese butter and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.