Pork Porterhouse With Sage Chile Garlic Butter

What is a pork porterhouse?

A pork porterhouse is also known as a loin chop and is like a beef porterhouse. It is a bone-in cut with the top loin on one side and the tenderloin on the other making it a great cut to ensure a tender pork chop. It does really well on the grill or seared in cast-iron.

Is a pork porterhouse difficult to cook?

Cooking a pork porterhouse can be challenging because the top loin and the tenderloin cook at different rates. That said, I have great success on the grill or in a cast iron skillet as long as I make sure to take it off the heat when the top loin side registers 135-140°F.

Can I use a different cut of pork?

Absolutely! It's your kitchen so you do you! Straight up tenderloin might be your jam, or boneless pork chops? Truth is, the real deal is in the sauce!

Gimme the low-down on this Sage Chile Garlic Butter!

You guys, seriously, this melted butter action is all that and more! And you know what? I carry that cast iron skillet right out to the grill!

Slice the garlic thinly, leave the sage leaves whole, and put the chile in whole. Use as many chiles as you want to make it as spicy as you want or cut the chile open to expose the seeds (where much of the spice is concentrated). I only used one here because ... well, do you SEE how long it is?! Yikes ... spicy!

Make the Sage Chile Garlic Butter when the pork chops are nearly done or keep it away from the direct heat. After the butter melts and the garlic and sage leaves get all crispy and amazingly delicious, set the skillet on the upper rack of the grill.

How to serve Pork Porterhouse with Sage Chile Garlic Butter

It makes sense to me that while you've got the grill going, you might as well serve the Pork Porterhouse with a grilled vegetable. Cut zucchini lengthwise, coat them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and grill them just as the pork is getting done. It also makes sense that Sage Chile Garlic Butter makes baked potatoes or sweet potatoes crazy delicious!

Serve the melted Sage Chile Garlic Butter poured over each chop and have some extra for those that love sauce! They know who they are!