SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Summer’s here, so it is time again for “Grillin’ with News 4.″

Starting off the 2023 grilling season is a recipe for Cajun Pork Chops with Jalapeno Butter.

Ingredients

• 4 Prarie Fresh pork chops, 1.5″ - 2″ thick
• 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Jalapeno Butter
  • 1 stick butter, salted
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 large jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and deveined

Directions

1. In a small bowl, add all ingredients for jalapeno butter and mix well. Place ingredients on a 10″ x 12″ piece of parchment or wax paper and tightly roll into a log shape. Place jalapeno butter in the fridge for 30 minutes before use.
   1. If you need it quicker, put it in a freezer for at least 15 minutes.
2. Set up the grill for a two-zone fire, with one side medium hot.
3. Mix Cajun seasoning and olive oil in a small bowl to form a paste. Apply liberally to all sides of the pork chops.
4. Oil grates and place pork chops on the hot side of the grill. Cook for 4 minutes and turn 45 degrees. Cook for 4 more minutes and flip over. Allow to cook for 6-8 minutes or until internal temperature is 145 F. Move to the cool side if the grill is too hot.
5. Remove pork chops to a plate to rest, and lightly cover with foil.
6. Take jalapeno butter from the fridge, unwrap and cut a 1/4″ medallion for each pork chop.
7. Plate pork chop and top it with butter medallion and serve

Chef’s Note: Purchase a boneless loin and cut the chops from the center to make center-cut boneless chops.

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