Peppercorn Butter
Elevate your cooking with homemade Peppercorn Butter, a luxurious and flavorful condiment that adds a gourmet touch to any dish. Made with creamy unsalted butter and a trio of black, white, and pink peppercorns, this recipe offers a bold, aromatic flavor profile with just the right amount of heat. Enhanced by a hint of zesty lemon and optional fresh parsley, this compound butter is perfect for melting over sizzling steaks, roasted vegetables, or baked potatoes. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this versatile butter is easy to make and stores beautifully in the fridge or freezer. Impress your guests with this irresistible finishing touch that turns everyday meals into something extraordinary!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams Unsalted butter
- 1.5 tablespoons Black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon White peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon Pink peppercorns
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
Allow the unsalted butter to come to room temperature until softened but not melted. This will make it easier to blend with the seasonings.
Using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder, lightly crush the black, white, and pink peppercorns. Aim for a coarse texture to retain the peppercorns' bite and visual appeal.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, crushed peppercorns, salt, lemon zest, and optional parsley. Use a spatula or spoon to thoroughly mix until all the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
Place a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap on a flat surface. Scoop the butter mixture onto the center, then shape it into a log or cylinder. Wrap the butter tightly, twisting the ends to secure.
Refrigerate the butter for at least 1 hour or until firm. Alternatively, you can freeze it for longer storage.
To serve, slice the peppercorn butter into discs and use as a topping for hot dishes such as steaks, grilled vegetables, or baked potatoes. Allow the butter to melt over the food for maximum flavor impact.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1679 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 193.4 g | 248% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.5 g | 562% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 498 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 1218 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 254 mg | 5% | |
*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.
