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cowboy butter

(1 rating)
Kitchen Crew
By Kitchen Crew

Cowboy Butter is a compound butter with a blend of herbs and spices. Robust, with a distinct smoky flavor, it's a delicious addition to chicken, steak, fish, or pork. There is a bit of heat, but that can be tailored to suit your needs. Be sure to have a piece of bread handy to soak up every last bit of this flavorful butter.

(1 rating)
yield 1 serving(s)
prep time 6 Hr 15 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For cowboy butter

  • 1 c
    salted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    Dijon mustard
  • 4-5 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh chives, minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh parsley, minced
  • 1 tsp
    lemon zest
  • 1 tsp
    lemon juice

How To Make cowboy butter

  • Room temperature butter in a bowl with cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, thyme, and black pepper.
    1
    In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, thyme, and black pepper.
  • Add Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chives, parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
    2
    Add the Dijon mustard, garlic, chives, parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  • Mix with a rubber spatula.
    3
    Mix with a rubber spatula until combined.
  • Butter in the center of a piece of plastic wrap.
    4
    Place the mixture in the center of a large piece of plastic wrap.
  • Bring the plastic wrap together and twist the ends to seal.
    5
    Bring the sides of the plastic wrap together. Shape the butter into a log. Twist the ends to ensure everything is sealed. Refrigerate for 6 - 8 hours.
  • Add a slice on top of cooked meat or use as a dipping sauce.
    6
    To serve, slice the butter and add to cooked steak, fish, or chicken. Cowboy Butter can also be used as a dipping sauce for bread or meat.
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