Grilled Pork Chops and Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients:

• 4  tablespoons  (1/2 stick) butter, at room temperature
• 1  clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1  teaspoon  fresh thyme
• 4  1-inch-thick bone-in pork chops (about 2 1/2 pounds)
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 2  pounds cherry tomatoes

Directions:

1. Heat grill to medium-high. In a small bowl, combine the butter, garlic, and thyme. Set aside.
2. Season the pork with ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper and grill until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes per side.
3. Meanwhile, divide the tomatoes between 2 pieces of heavy-duty foil and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Close to form 2 pouches.
4. Grill the pouches alongside the pork, gently shaking occasionally, for 8 minutes.
5. Top the pork chops and tomatoes with the garlic butter just before serving.