How to make garlic herb butter #butter #jungleoutdoorboys, by Jungle OutdoorBoys on YouTube. 4 min 49 s.
- Video length
- 4 min 49 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes plus 1 hour chillin
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Leave the butter out for 30 to 60 minutes until it presses flat with a fingertip. Do not melt it, because melted butter separates and the finished butter turns greasy.
Peel 3 to 4 garlic cloves and mince them as finely as you can, or grate them on the small holes of a box grater. Start with 3 cloves if you are unsure about raw garlic.
Chop a small handful of fresh herbs, aiming for about 2 tablespoons of parsley, 1 tablespoon of chives and 1 teaspoon of thyme. Pick out any tough stems.
Put the soft butter in a bowl and add the garlic, herbs and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Mash and stir with a fork until the garlic and herbs are spread evenly through.
Taste a small bit and add more salt or garlic if it needs it. A squeeze of lemon juice is optional and brightens the flavour.
Spoon the butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap and shape it into a rough log. Roll the wrap around it tightly and twist both ends closed.
Chill the log for 1 to 2 hours until firm, or pack the butter into a small jar instead and smooth the top.
Slice rounds off the log as you need them and let them soften slightly before spreading. Keep the rest wrapped in the fridge.
Tips and common mistakes
Use unsalted butter so you control the salt, since garlic and herbs vary in strength.
Keep the butter in the fridge for up to a week, because raw garlic in fat should not sit out at room temperature.
Roast the garlic first for a milder, sweeter butter if raw garlic tastes too sharp to you.
Chop the garlic very fine, as larger chunks burn quickly when you fry the butter.
Questions
How long does garlic herb butter keep?
Store it wrapped in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze the log for 2 to 3 months and slice off pieces as needed.
Can I use dried herbs instead of fresh?
Yes, but use about a third of the amount, since dried herbs are stronger. Let the butter sit an hour so the herbs soften.
Can I use salted butter?
Yes, just skip the added salt and taste before seasoning. Salted butter also browns faster when you cook with it.
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