Thursday, June 3, 2010

Who doesn't love butter??

The following flavored butters would be delicious either on a perfect steak from a few recipes back or on crusty bread, potatoes, etc.

Garlic butter

1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, slightly softened
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Combine the butter and garlic in a food processor or with a mixer until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Cilantro butter

1 stick unsalted butter, slightly softened
6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/4 C. fresh cilantro leaves
1 to 2 tsp fresh lime juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Combine the butter, garlic, cilantro and 1 tsp. lime juice in a food processor with with a mixer until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and add more lime juice if necessary.

Balsamic-Rosemary butter

2 C. balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. whole black peppercorns
2 tsp. honey
2 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, slightly softened
Kosher salt

Combine the vinegar and peppercorns in a small saucepan over high heat and cook stirring occasionally until reduced to 1/4 C., 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the peppercorns, whisk in the honey and rosemary and let cool to room temperature.

Combine the balsamic mixture with the butter and 1 tsp salt in food processor or with a mixer until smooth. Scrape into a bowl and refrigerate 30 minutes to set slightly.

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