Resting Butter

A close up view looking into a bowl of resting compound butter for steaks.

5 from 1 vote

Level up your meat game to restaurant-quality perfection with our tried and true resting butter recipe from our certified meat expert. Perfect for any meat with a resting time from steaks and pork chops, to chicken and fish. It can easily be made in large quantities and frozen for later use.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: condiment

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Resting Steak Butter

Servings: tablespoons

Author: Caytlin McCleery

Ingredients

1/2 cup salted butter softened
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 cloves minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In a small bowl use a fork to mash together softened 1/2 cup salted butter, 4 cloves minced garlic, 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Ensure all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
To use, smear a tablespoon-sized amount on a platter or plate before setting a finished steak or piece of freshly cooked meat upon it. Then, add about 1 tablespoon to the top and let the butter and flavors melt into it.

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Notes

Fresh is best, but when not available use 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, and 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme.

Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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