“beurre rouge” or red-wine compound butter

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Prescott, AZ
Updated on Jun 4, 2014

This recipe makes a lot–enough to top a dozen or so steaks–but it can keep for a few months if it is well-wrapped in the freezer. Have I mentioned that it’s nice to have something like this on hand to garnish a good steak?

Rate
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top
yield Makes 1 Cup (more or less)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 handful of flat parsley, finely chopped
  • salt and pepper

How To Make “beurre rouge” or red-wine compound butter

  • Step 1
    In a small pot combine the wine and shallot and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Step 2
    Cook until the wine has almost completely evaporated, taking care not to let the shallots burn.
  • Step 3
    Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and let cool.
  • Step 4
    In the bowl of a mixer with the paddle attachment, combine butter, shallot-wine mixture, the parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
  • Step 5
    Scrape out of the bowl with a rubber spatula and place in the center of a large piece of plastic wrap
  • Step 6
    Gently form into a 1-inch diameter log, shaping and squeezing.
  • Step 7
    Twist the ends of the plastic wrap tightly and refrigerate until the butter is firm enough to slice of freeze for later use.

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