Compound Butter for Turkey Recipe
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5
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Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8 tablespoons
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Calories
104 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Compound Butter for Turkey Recipe
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Here's a fantastic compound butter for turkey that you can make in minutes. This is probably the easiest way to flavor your Thanksgiving turkey with succulent flavors from fresh (or dried) herbs, garlic, and lemon zest. Make ahead friendly, this recipe is my secret sauce for properly seasoned and moist turkey.
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Ingredients
- 4 oz butter 1 stick - at room temperature, unsalted
- 1 tablespoon rosemary finely minced or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, fresh
- 1 tablespoon thyme finely minced or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, fresh
- 1 teaspoon sage finely minced or ⅓ teaspoon dried sage, fresh
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed, fresh
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the softened butter, rosemary, thyme, sage, garlic, lemon zest, kosher salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined using a fork.
- You can use it right away, or you can turn your compound butter into a log. If you are not using it right away, transfer the butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or stretch film and shape it into a log.*
- Wrap it tightly so it holds its shape. Transfer it to the fridge and let it rest for at least 3 hours.
Notes
- Prepare the butter mixture as directed. Follow the instructions to shape it into a log and wrap it tightly. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for five days.
- Store it in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, and be sure to take it out of the fridge at least an hour before use.
- Yields: This recipe makes 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) of compound butter, which is ideal for a turkey that weighs 10-12 pounds. If your bird is larger, you can multiply the recipe and vice versa. The calorie information below is for one tablespoon.
- *If it is too soft, you might have to chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes before rolling
- Make Ahead and Storage: Prepare the butter mixture as directed. Follow the instructions to shape it into a log and wrap it tightly. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for five days.
- Freezing: Store it in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, and be sure to take it out of the fridge at least an hour before use.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
104kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
293mg
(12%)
Potassium
15mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.02g
(0%)
Vitamin A
403IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 293mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.02g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 403IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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