Garlic & Herb Butter Blend

A Savory Finish

This blend brings the robust flavors of the garden directly to your table with minimal effort. By combining minced garlic with dried oregano, marjoram, and thyme, you create a savory seasoning that transforms ordinary butter into something truly special. It is the perfect finishing touch for a grilled steak, a slice of warm sourdough, or steamed vegetables that need a little extra character.

You can keep this mix on hand to whip up a fresh batch of compound butter whenever you need it. Allowing the flavors to meld overnight in the refrigerator ensures every bite is infused with aromatic herbs. It freezes beautifully, meaning you can have a taste of the harvest ready even on the busiest evenings.

Yield: 1/8 Cup Blend; 1/2 Pound Butter Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Temperature: N/A

• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 3 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 pound butter, softened (for the compound butter)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried marjoram, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt.
2. Mix these ingredients thoroughly to create the seasoning blend.
3. To make the herb butter, place the softened butter in a mixing bowl.
4. Add the 1/8 cup of herb blend to the butter.
5. Mash and stir well until the herbs and garlic are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
6. Transfer the butter to an airtight container or shape it into a log using parchment paper.
7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to age and meld.
8. Store in the refrigerator for immediate use, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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