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Cowboy Butter Recipe

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Cowboy Butter is a flavorful, herb-infused butter that combines creamy butter with garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs. It’s versatile and perfect for melting over grilled meats, vegetables, or spreading on warm bread, adding a rich and zesty kick to your dishes.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Butter Base: Start by ensuring your butter is softened to room temperature. This will make it easier to mix and incorporate the herbs and seasonings evenly throughout the butter.
  2. Mix in Garlic and Lemon: Mince the garlic finely and add it to the softened butter along with fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. Stir thoroughly to combine the bright, tangy flavors with the creamy butter.
  3. Add Fresh Herbs: Chop the parsley, chives, and thyme finely and fold them into the butter mixture. The fresh herbs add an aromatic, earthy flavor that complements the garlic and lemon beautifully.
  4. Season with Salt and Pepper: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix well to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the butter.
  5. Chill or Serve: You can serve the cowboy butter immediately melted over grilled meats or vegetables for an extra burst of flavor, or shape it into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill it in the refrigerator to use later as a flavorful spread.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the butter mixture.
  • This butter pairs excellently with steak, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread.
  • Store any leftover cowboy butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage.
  • Use unsalted butter to control the salt level more precisely.

Keywords: cowboy butter, herb butter, garlic butter, lemon butter, compound butter, steak butter, grilled meat condiment

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