Best Jalapeno Butter Recipes

JALAPENO BREAD & BUTTER PICKLES

Steps:

• In a large container, combine cucumbers, onions, jalapenos and salt. Cover with crushed ice and mix well. Let stand 3 hours. Drain; rinse and drain again., In a Dutch oven, combine sugar, vinegar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add cucumber mixture; return to a boil. Remove from heat., Carefully ladle hot mixture into seven hot pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

GRILLED CORN WITH JALAPEñO-FETA BUTTER

Steps:

• To prepare the jalapeño-feta butter, in a small bowl, mash together the butter, jalapeño, feta, cilantro, garlic, lime or lemon juice, salt and coriander.
• Divide the butter equally onto six pieces of parchment paper large enough to wrap them snugly (6-inch squares should do it), form into logs, and wrap well, twisting the ends like candy wrappers. Chill for at least 2 hours and up to 3 days before using, or freeze for up to 3 months.
• Light the grill or heat the broiler, arranging the rack about 4 inches from the heat source. Brush corn lightly with oil. Grill until charred on all sides, 3 to 6 minutes total.
• Transfer corn to plates, and serve each ear with a log of jalapeño-feta butter for rubbing onto the ear.

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH JALAPEñO-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (high heat). Grill chiles until charred on all sides. Cool 5 minutes. Using small paring knife, peel chiles. Scrape out seeds and pale membranes; discard. Coarsely chop chiles; transfer to processor. Add butter, garlic, and lime peel; process until smooth. Season jalapeño-lime butter to taste with salt. Transfer to small bowl. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
• Grill corn until husks are blackened on all sides, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes. Wearing oven mitts to protect hands, remove husks and silk from corn. Serve immediately with jalapeño-lime butter and salt.

JALAPENO HONEY BUTTER CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot enough to hold the ears of corn. Add water just enough to cover. Mix in the butter, honey, heavy cream and jalapenos. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat. Once the butter is melted add the corn and cook until the corn is done about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the corn and discard the liquid.Serve salted with a pat of butter

JALAPENO HONEY BUTTER GRILLED CORN

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to 375 degrees F, setting one side of the grill to medium-high heat and the other side to low heat.
• Place the ears of corn directly on the grill grates on the medium-high side of the grill. Let char 2 to 3 minutes per side, about 10 minutes total.
• While the corn is grilling, in a 9-by-13-inch disposable aluminum baking pan, add the butter, honey and garlic. Place the pan directly on the grill grates on the low side of the grill. Stir occasionally to incorporate the butter and honey.
• Once the corn is done grilling and the butter is melted, remove the pan from the grill. Roll each piece in the baking pan, coating each side of the corn. When ready to serve, sprinkle with the crispy jalapenos and chili lime seasoning.

CHEDDAR CORN MUFFINS WITH JALAPEñO BUTTER

Steps:

• Make corn muffins:
• Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle. Brush muffin cups with softened butter.
• Whisk together cornmeal, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl.
• Whisk together corn, buttermilk, egg, and melted butter in another bowl, then stir into flour mixture until just combined. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese.
• Divide batter among muffin cups and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake until puffed and golden-brown and a wooden pick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Turn out onto a rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• Make jalapeño butter while muffins bake:
• Stir together butter, jalapeño, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve with muffins.

JALAPENO BUTTER!

Steps:

• Make sure that the Jalapenos are diced really small! Make sure that the butter is luke warm. With a fork, mix the stick of butter and Jalapenos together. Slowly stir in the garlic and you should have a creamy looking blend of butter! This is soooo goood! I just had it tonight for the 10th time!

STEAMED CLAMS WITH JALAPEñO BUTTER

Steps:

• Scrub the clams under cold running water to remove grit and sand, then set aside.
• Melt 2 teaspoons of the butter in a large pot set over medium heat. Add the bacon, if using, and cook, stirring occasionally, until it has started to crisp, approximately 5 minutes.
• Add the beer to the pot, and allow to heat through, then carefully add the clams in layers. Cover the pot, and let the clams steam and open, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
• While the clams cook, put a small pot over medium heat, and add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. When it melts, add the jalapeños and stir to combine. Keep the butter warm until ready to use.
• Drain the clams, reserving their liquor, and serve them on a platter, with the reserved clam broth and the melted butter.

RIB-EYE WITH JALAPENO BUTTER

Steps:

• Stir together butter, jalapeno, and garlic in a small bowl. Heat grill to medium-high, with an indirect-heat zone. Generously season both sides of steak with kosher salt and pepper. Lightly brush grates with oil.
• Grill steak over direct heat until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Move to indirect heat; cook, covered, turning once, until a thermometer inserted in thickest part (avoiding bone) registers 125 degrees to 130 degrees for medium-rare, 7 to 8 minutes more per side. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes. Spread about 2 tablespoons jalapeno butter on steak; sprinkle with flaky salt. Serve with greens, onions, and more jalapeno butter on the side.

SEARED PORK CHOPS WITH GRILLED JALAPENO COMPOUND BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Put a large cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Once heated, add the vegetable oil and heat until hot.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Add the pork chops to the hot pan and sear until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and put the whole pan in the oven to cook the pork until medium-rare, 140 degrees F, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Set the pork aside on a plate to rest 5 minutes and carry-over cook another 5 degrees. Top each chop with 2 slices of Grilled Jalapeno Compound Butter and serve.
• Preheat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat.
• Skewer the jalapeno halves, weaving the skewer through like a needle. Drizzle with vegetable oil and season with salt. Put skin-side down on the grill over direct heat. Grill until charred on all sides and the skins start to bubble and char, about 1 1/2 minutes total. Put the jalapenos in a mason jar and allow to cool. When cool enough to handle, scrape off the skins and finely chop the jalapenos. Set aside.
• To a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add the butter and beat on medium speed until creamy. Add the honey, lime zest and 2 teaspoons salt, mixing until incorporated. Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and fold in the chopped jalapenos.
• Lay out a piece of parchment paper the size of a baking sheet and add the compound butter to the short side of the paper. Fold the parchment over and form the butter into a log, folding over the edges to completely cover. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Remove from the parchment and sliced as desired.

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH JALAPENO-LIME-BUTTER

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (high heat).
• Grill chiles until charred on all sides.
• Cool 5 minutes.
• Using small paring knife, peel chiles.
• Scrape out seeds and pale membranes; discard.
• Coarsely chop chiles; transfer to processor.
• Add butter, garlic, and lime peel; process until smooth.
• Season jalapeno-lime butter to taste with salt.
• Transfer to small bowl. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
• Grill corn until husks are blackened on all sides, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes.
• Wearing oven mitts to protect hands, remove husks and silk from corn.
• Serve immediately with jalapeno-lime butter and salt.

JALAPENO CORN MUFFINS WITH HONEY BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a small bowl combine first 7 ingredients.
• In another bowl, combine the egg, sour cream, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in jalapeño and corn.
• Coat muffin cups with nonstick spray, fill 2/3s full with batter. Bake at 400°F for 14-16 minutes until tester comes out clean.
• In a small bowl combine honey and butter; serve with warm muffins.

GRILLED CORN WITH ROASTED JALAPENO BUTTER

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat or turn on a gas burner.
• Place the jalapenos directly on the grill or burner and cook, turning, until charred on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag and let steam for a few minutes. Use a paper towel to rub the skins off the peppers, then remove the stems and seeds and finely dice.
• Mix the diced jalapenos, butter, lime juice, honey and garlic powder in a food processor or by hand until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Spread a generous amount of jalapeno butter on each ear of corn, then wrap the corn in foil.
• Place the corn on the grill or in a grill pan and cook on one side for 5 to 10 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the kernels are bright yellow and you start to see grill marks.

CREAMED CORNBREAD WITH JALAPENO BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch square glass baking dish.
• Mix together the butter, jalapenos and salt in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Transfer the jalapeno butter to a small decorative bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Whisk the corn muffin mix together with the creamed corn, eggs and scallions. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake until the top is golden and a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 22 minutes.
• Cool slightly before serving. Cut into squares and serve with the jalapeno butter.

PORTERHOUSE WITH JALAPENO BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high (if you are using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 3 to 4 seconds). Stir butter, jalapeno, and garlic in a bowl; set aside.
• Season both sides of steak with salt and pepper. Grill over hotter part of grill, covered, flipping once, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Slide to cooler part of grill; grill, covered, flipping once, until medium-rare, 7 to 8 minutes more per side. Remove from grill, and let rest 10 minutes. Serve with jalapeno butter. Filet mignon can be prepared this way as well. Sear two 8-ounce steaks over direct heat for three minutes per side; grill over indirect heat until medium-rare, five to six minutes more per side.

ROASTED TURKEY RUBBED WITH ROASTED JALAPENO, FRESH SAGE AND ORANGE BUTTER

Steps:

• Put orange juice in a small nonreactive saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until reduced about 1/4 cup. Let cool to room temperature.
• Put the butter, cool orange syrup, zest, jalapeno and sage in a food processor and process until smooth, season with salt and pepper. Scrape into a bowl. Can be made 1 day in advance and stored, covered in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before using.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Remove neck and gizzard from the turkey and discard. Rinse the bird thoroughly with cold water and pat dry. Rub the entire surface with 1/2 of the butter. Season the skin and the cavity liberally with salt and pepper. Truss the turkey and place on rack in a large roasting pan.
• Roast the turkey for 30 minutes, then turn the temperature down to 375 degrees and continue roasting for 1 1/2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, brushing with the remaining butter every 15 minutes. Remove the turkey from the oven and let rest for 20 minutes before carving.

JALAPENO BUTTER

Steps:

• Squeeze the juice from the lemon.
• Use a fork to cream all the ingredients together.
• Cover, or wrap, and refrigerate until needed.

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH ROASTED JALAPENO BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium high heat, and place jalapeno on grill rack coated with cooking spray, cover and grill 10 minutes, or until blackened, turning occasionally.
• Place jalapeno in a small paper bag, and fold tightly to seal.
• Let stand 5 minutes.
• Peel and discard skins, and cut jalapeno in half lengthwise, and discard stem, seeds, and membranes.
• Finely chop jalapeno.
• Combine jalapeno, butter, lime rind, honey, and salt in a small bowl, and stir well.
• Place corn on grill rack, cover and grill for 10 minutes, or until lightly charred, turning occasionally.
• Place corn on serving plate and brush with jalaoeno butter.

JALAPENO BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt the butter.
• Whisk all ingredients together and serve.
• Voila!

PEANUT BUTTER STUFFED JALAPENO'S

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
• 2. Cut jalapeno's in half. Fill each jalapeno half with peanut butter and with a piece of bacon; secure the bacon with a toothpick. Arrange the wrapped jalapenos on a baking sheet.
• 3. Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is dark brown, about 25 minutes.