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Compound Herb Butter

Makes ½ cup

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Compound Herb Butter

Makes ½ cup

A bit of this butter on top of a hot steak takes it to the next level.Also put a pat of the butter inside a burger before grilling for extra richness and flavor.

Nutritional information per serving:Calories 51 (99% from fat)
carb. 0g
pro. 0g
fat 6g
sat. fat 4g
chol. 15mg
sod. 49mg
calc. 2mg
fiber 0g
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  1. Compound Herb Butter-1

Ingredients

  • 1small garlic clove, peeled
  • ½tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 1sprig of thyme, leaves only (stems discarded)
  • 2chives, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1stick good quality butter, room temperature

Preparation

  1. 1. In a small food processor or chopper, chop the garlic, oregano, thyme and chives.Scrape down the sides of the work bowl and add the salt and butter. Process until completely smooth.
  2. 2. Place butter onto a piece of plastic wrap and roll into the shape of a log, twisting the ends of the plastic to seal. Chill well.
  3. 3. Slice and put on top of grilled steaks prior to serving.

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