Herb Butter Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup softened unsalted butter.
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley.
1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives.
2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed.
sea salt and freshly ground pepper.

What is herb butter made of?
How long does herb butter last in the fridge?
What to make with lots of herbs?
Where can I buy Land O'Lakes garlic and herb butter?
How do you make your own butter?
Does herb butter go bad?
Can you leave herb butter out overnight?
Does herb butter need to be refrigerated?
What can I do with old herbs and spices?
How do you clean and store fresh basil?
Can you freeze fresh herbs?

What is herb butter made of?

Herb butter (also known as compound butter) is made by simply combining butter and other ingredients used to enhance the flavor of dishes. Typically, it's flavored with herbs and garlic, but you can use sweet things such as honey, cinnamon, and sugar, too.

How long does herb butter last in the fridge?

Storing and Freezing Herb Butter

Herb butter will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 months. You can freeze the herb butter to store for longer. Put the wax or parchment paper-wrapped herb butter into a freezer bag and freeze for up to six months.

What to make with lots of herbs?

10 Things to Make with Too Many Herbs

Freeze Them. Freezing is the best way to store the more delicate (and, in my case, most overabundant) herbs like basil, cilantro, parsley and mint. ...
Chop Them. Into Pestos, Pistous, Chimichurris or Cilantro Chutneys. ...
Dry Them (in the Microwave!) ...
Drink Them. ...
Drink Them. ...
Make Scrubs. ...
Make Oils. ...
Make Butters.

Where can I buy Land O'Lakes garlic and herb butter?

Land O Lakes Garlic & Herb Butter Spread, 6.5 oz. - Walmart.com - Walmart.com.

How do you make your own butter?

Instructions

Pour a pint of heavy cream or whipping cream into your device or into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. ...
Once the butter has solidified, pour off the buttermilk and save it for baking (or drink it!). ...
There you have it-- old-fashioned butter, no churn required!

Does herb butter go bad?

Flavored butter, also called compound butter is just butter mixed with herbs, spices, and other flavorings. Compound butter can last for up to five days in the refrigerator and six months if kept frozen.

Can you leave herb butter out overnight?

The USDA recommends leaving butter out at room temperature for only a day or two. But if it's stored in all of the proper conditions listed above, it can stay fresh for up to two weeks. So don't leave out more than you think you'll be able to get through in that small period of time.

Does herb butter need to be refrigerated?

Wrap the herb butter tightly and refrigerate for 2 - 3 hours or until firm or place in the fridge for 30 minutes. You can use your compound butter immediately (without placing it in the fridge or freezer) or you can wait for it to firm up.

What can I do with old herbs and spices?

If you'd rather repurpose than trash them, here are a few easy ideas for how to put your expired spices to work:

Make potpourri: Heating spices helps express their aroma. ...
Craft your own bar soap: Spices smell wonderful in DIY soap, and the granular bits will act as a natural exfoliant.

How do you clean and store fresh basil?

Store the basil leaves like salad greens. Pick, wash, and dry the leaves, then store in the fridge wrapped in a dry paper towel and sealed in a plastic bag. Clean, dry, ready to roll. This baggie will be the basil's home for the next several days.

Can you freeze fresh herbs?

Freezing herbs is easy. There's no need to blanch them; just rinse, remove the leaves from the stems and let them dry on a flat tray. You can then put a bunch of these leaves together in a bag and freeze them. You'll end up with a clump of herbs that you can cut up and add to sauces, soups, etc.