Homemade Garlic Herb Butter
Elevate your favorite dishes with this simple, savory homemade garlic herb butter. Perfectly portioned and easy to store, it is an essential pantry staple.
Garlic herb butter is a versatile culinary essential that adds an instant depth of flavor to steaks, roasted vegetables, or toasted bread. By preparing it at home, you ensure the freshest quality of herbs and aromatics, allowing you to control the intensity of the garlic and salt to your personal preference. Keep a batch in your freezer to bring restaurant-quality flavor to your weeknight meals in seconds.
Ingredients
- 140 g softened butter
- 70 g garlic cloves
- 70 g parsley
- 3 g salt
Instructions
- 1Prepare the aromatics
Place the peeled garlic cloves into the container of your manual food processor. This initial preparation ensures the garlic is evenly minced for the herb butter.
Tip: For the best flavor, use fresh garlic cloves rather than pre-minced ones. - 2Add fresh parsley
Add the fresh parsley into the food processor on top of the garlic cloves. Using fresh herbs is key to achieving a vibrant color and aromatic flavor profile.
Tip: Ensure the parsley is washed and dried well before adding it to prevent the butter from becoming too watery. - 3Mince the mixture
Secure the lid on the manual string-pull food processor and pull the handle repeatedly until the garlic and parsley are finely minced. The result should be a uniform, textured green herb mixture.
Tip: Be careful not to over-process the mixture into a paste; you want small, distinct pieces of herbs and garlic. - 4Combine with butter
Add the minced parsley and garlic mixture to a mixing bowl containing the softened butter. Ensure the butter is at room temperature so it can easily absorb the flavors.
Tip: If your butter is too cold, leave it out for a few more minutes before mixing to ensure a smooth incorporation. - 5Blend thoroughly
Using a spatula, mix the butter, herbs, and garlic together until the ingredients are fully and evenly incorporated. Add the salt during this stage and mix again to ensure it is well distributed.
Tip: Fold the mixture gently to keep the butter airy while distributing the herbs evenly. - 6Shape and chill
Transfer the butter mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper. Roll and shape it into a neat rectangular log, then wrap it tightly. Place the log in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up before cutting.
Tip: Firming the butter makes it much easier to slice into clean, uniform pieces later. - 7Slice the chilled butter
Once the garlic herb butter log has fully set in the freezer, remove it and carefully cut it into small, uniform pieces using a sharp knife. These slices are now ready to be portioned or used directly in your cooking.
Tip: Keep the parchment paper underneath while slicing to make cleanup easier and keep the butter shape intact.
