MARJORAM SHALLOT BUTTER

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Serve this herb-flecked butter on everything from mashed potatoes to dinner rolls. It's also wonderful for rubbing under the skin of turkey and chicken.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 1 Batch

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup salted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon salted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup finely diced shallot
salt
2 tablespoons dry vermouth or 2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh sweet marjoram, finely chopped or 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon finely ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the shallots and season with a pinch of salt.
  • Sauté until soft, but do not brown.
  • Add the vermouth, and simmer until the pan is almost dry.
  • Set aside to cool completely.
  • Place the butter in a medium mixing bowl and, with an electric mixer (fitted with the paddle) or wooden spoon, beat until light and fluffy.
  • Scrape down the sides.
  • Add the marjoram and pepper, and beat to incorporate, scraping down the sides.
  • Add the cooled shallot mixture and beat to combine.
  • Taste for salt and pepper.
  • Scrape into a small bowl, serving crock or butter molds and cover tightly; or shape into a long roll in grease-proof paper (plastic, wax or parchment) for storing and slicing as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1768.8, Fat 195.9, SaturatedFat 123.9, Cholesterol 518.6, Sodium 1396.9, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 3.5

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