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Bourbon Butter

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Savory butter infused with bourbon, shallot, garlic, parsley and lemon zest

Ingredients

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  • 1 stick unsalted butter – room temperature
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1 tsp garlic – minced
  • 1 tsp shallot – minced
  • 1 tsp parsley – finely minced
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Pour 1/4 cup of bourbon into a cold small saucepot. Place it on the stove, THEN turn the heat to medium and reduce the bourbon to about a tablespoon
  2. Place 2 tablespoons of butter in the pot and stir to begin melting it, then add the minced shallot and garlic. Reduce the heat to low and saute until the garlic and shallot is soft and the alcohol has cooked off – about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it cool to room temp
  3. Prep the parsley and lemon zest. When the bourbon, sautéed garlic and shallot is completely cool, Place it, the lemon zest, parsley and remaining butter in a stainless or glass bowl and mash together with a fork until it is thoroughly combined
  4. Chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator, then scoop out with a spatula onto plastic wrap and roll into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Twist the ends, tuck them under and refrigerate until ready to use.
  5. Slice into 1/4” coins and serve

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