Description
Cowboy Butter elevates ordinary ingredients into a zesty, mouthwatering spread that captures the rugged spirit of Western cuisine. Simple yet bold flavors dance across your palate, promising a delicious journey through rustic culinary landscapes that you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) unsalted butter
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) chopped fresh parsley
- ½ tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) chopped fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- Zest from ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Gently soften butter through short microwave pulses, transforming solid pats into a smooth, liquid consistency while maintaining even temperature.
- Incorporate vibrant herbs, zesty lemon juice, pungent minced garlic, and robust seasonings into the melted butter, stirring methodically to create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Vigorously whisk the mixture until all components integrate seamlessly, ensuring no dry ingredients remain isolated.
- Sample the compound butter, calibrating salt, pepper, and additional seasonings to achieve a balanced and tantalizing taste sensation.
- Allow the butter to rest momentarily, permitting natural cooling which will gradually enhance its thick, spreadable texture.
- Versatile in nature, the butter can be served immediately as a warm, luxurious sauce, chilled for spreading, or stored in the refrigerator for future culinary adventures.
Notes
- Softening butter quickly works best when cut into small, uniform pieces to ensure even melting.
- Experiment with fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to customize the flavor profile and add extra depth.
- Chill the butter in silicone molds or small ramekins for perfect portion-sized servings that can be easily stored and used later.
- For a low-carb or keto-friendly version, use high-quality grass-
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg