All-Purpose Garlic and Herb Butter Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat and offers heart-healthy benefits.

garlic

parsley

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Cilantro is often less expensive than parsley.

chives

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions are a more affordable option with a similar flavor.

Start with room temperature or slightly warmed butter, warmed over a double boiler.

Add 2 sticks of Kerrygold butter to the food processor.

Add 6 whole cloves of garlic to the food processor.

Add 2 cups of picked flat leaf parsley to the food processor.

Add the zest from 1 orange and the zest from 1 lemon to the food processor.

Add chopped rosemary and chopped thyme to the food processor.

Add about 2 tablespoons each of orange juice and lemon juice to the mixture.

Season with a pinch of kosher salt and a pinch of fresh cracked black pepper.

Blend the mixture starting on pulse, then switch to low, cleaning the sides of the food processor as needed.

Once incorporated, blend on high for about 30 seconds while keeping an eye on it to avoid over blending.

Check for a smooth and creamy consistency with a beautiful green color.

Transfer the mixture into a jar for storage.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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