Burgundy Butter
Elevate your culinary creations with the rich, sophisticated flavors of Burgundy Butter—a luxurious compound butter infused with the essence of dry red wine, aromatic shallots, and garlic. This gourmet condiment starts with a reduction of Burgundy wine, blended seamlessly with fresh thyme, parsley, and softened unsalted butter for a deeply savory, herbaceous finish. Ideal for enhancing grilled steaks, roasted vegetables, or warm artisan bread, this versatile compound butter is as easy to make as it is impressive. With a prep and cook time of just 25 minutes, Burgundy Butter transforms simple dishes into unforgettable gourmet experiences. Perfect for dinner parties or special occasions, this recipe is a must-try for wine lovers and home chefs alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter
- 120 milliliters dry red wine (Burgundy or similar)
- 2 pieces shallots, finely minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Take the butter out of the refrigerator to let it soften at room temperature while preparing the other ingredients.
Pour the red wine into a small saucepan and add the minced shallots and garlic.
Simmer the wine mixture over medium-low heat until it reduces to about 2 tablespoons of concentrated liquid, approximately 10–15 minutes. Stir occasionally and monitor to avoid burning the sauce.
Remove the reduced wine mixture from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with the cooled wine reduction, fresh thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Use a fork or spatula to thoroughly mix the ingredients until the butter is uniformly flavored and has a consistent color.
Transfer the mixed butter onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap, shaping it into a log. Roll tightly and twist the ends to secure.
Refrigerate the butter log for at least 1 hour to allow it to firm up before use.
Slice into rounds for serving, or use as desired. Store any unused Burgundy Butter in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 194.6 g | 249% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.5 g | 568% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 503 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 1220 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 339 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
