COMPOUND BUTTER

Sounds involved doesn’t it.
Compound butter simply butter
to which seasonings have been added.
I used it mainly to slip under the skin of chicken or turkey before roasting
but from time to time a dab on a steaming juicy grilled steak
adds that one bit of deliciousness that’s missing.
Compound Butter
1/2 cup butter at room temperature
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
1tbsp fresh thyme chopped
3 cloves fresh garlic minced
Cream all together
scoop mixture onto a piece of parchment paper
gently roll into a 1″ log
refrigerate until ready to use.
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