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Delicious Cowboy Butter spread on grilled steak.

Cowboy Butter

Cowboy Butter is a flavorful compound butter infused with herbs, spices, and savory liquids, perfect for enhancing the taste of grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Spoon/Spatula
  • Parchment paper/Plastic wrap

Method
 

Making the Butter
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter with parsley, chives, thyme, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice to the mixture.
  3. Mix all ingredients thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until well combined and evenly distributed.
  4. Spoon the butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap.
  5. Roll the parchment paper or plastic wrap tightly around the butter to form a log shape.
  6. Twist the ends to seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
  7. Slice and serve with steak, chicken, seafood, or vegetables.

Notes

For best results, allow the butter to soften at room temperature before mixing. The butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.