Red Wine Butter
Recipe by:Red wine butter adds a rich, savory flair that instantly makes any meal feel a little more special. This simple recipe uses a quick wine reduction to bring bold flavor into softened butter.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 teaspoon finely minced rosemary
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic about 1 clove
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine the red wine, rosemary, and garlic in a small saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the sauce has reduced to about 2 tablespoons, about 10 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool completely before mixing it with the butter and salt.1 cup red wine, 1 teaspoon finely minced rosemary, ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- Once the wine reduction has cooled completely, place it in a medium bowl with the softened butter and salt and mix it in using a wooden spoon or large spatula. (If you are making a larger batch, it is helpful to use an electric mixer.)½ cup unsalted butter, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Let the mixture sit for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors time to meld and then it's ready to serve.
- Use it at room temperature if you want it to be soft and spreadable, or for firmer butter transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. To make a butter log, turn the butter onto a sheet of parchment paper and shape it into a rectangle. Wrap the butter with the parchment paper, pressing it into a cylinder, and twist the ends.
Notes
Yield: About ½ cup
Storage:
Store the butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. For longer storage, wrap it tightly in parchment paper or plastic wrap and freeze it for up to 3 months. Slice off what you need and let it soften at room temperature before using.
Store the butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. For longer storage, wrap it tightly in parchment paper or plastic wrap and freeze it for up to 3 months. Slice off what you need and let it soften at room temperature before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 356IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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