Cinnamon Honey Butter

  • 1 stick (4 oz or 1/2 cup) Salted Butter
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract

Savory Herb Butter for Basting Turkey

  • 1 stick (4 oz or 1/2 cup) Salted Butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp Granulated Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Dried Sage
  • 1 tsp Dried Rosemary

Instructions

  1. Allow butter to come to room temperature.
  2. Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
  3. Lay out a layer of plastic wrap on your work surface.
  4. Scoop compound butter into a horizontal line.
  5. Fold one side of the plastic wrap over the line of butter and squeeze gently to remove any air.
  6. Grab the ends of the plastic just past each end of the butter. Roll forwards to tighten the plastic around the butter to create a log.
  7. Refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.

Notes

  • Ideas from Thermoworks here
  • Red wine reduction, parsley, shallot, and lemon. Great with red meat and pork.
  • Use a small saucepan over low heat to simmer the port (I’d say maybe a cup for starters) until it becomes thick and almost syrupy. Cool, then beat it into the butter in a slow stream in a stand mixer.
  • Tarragon and orange zest. Great with finfish and shellfish.
  • Port reduction. Great with beef and lamb.
  • Shallot, parsley and garlic. Perfect for escargot.
  • Gorgonzola and chives. Great with red meat.
  • Vanilla bean and honey. Great with breads and pancakes.
  • Honey lavender. Great with breads and pancakes.
  • Dill and lemon zest. Great with salmon.
  • Curry paste and cilantro. Great for cucumber tea sandwiches.
  • Chives and dijon mustard. Great with steamed veggies and pork.
  • Roasted red pepper (drained well). Great with grilled chicken.
  • Fig preserves (or any fruit preserve). Great with breads and pancakes.
  • Anchovies, garlic, and lemon zest. Great with grilled steak and sautéed vegetables.
  • Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. Great with poultry (especially a Thanksgiving turkey!).
  • Cracked pink, black, or green peppercorns, thyme, lemon juice, and garlic. Great with beef and lamb.
  • Brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped walnuts. Great with breads and pancakes.