Best Red Wine Butter Recipe How To Make Red Wine Butter

Ingredients

1 c. red wine

1 sprig rosemary

1 bay leaf

1/2 tsp. honey

1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened to room temperature

1 clove garlic, minced

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp. finely chopped chives

Preparation

Step 1In a small saucepan, combine wine, rosemary, bay leaf, and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until wine has reduced to about 2 tablespoons, 10 to 12 minutes. (It should be thick and syrupy, like maple syrup.)Step 2Remove rosemary and bay leaf from wine. In a large bowl, combine butter, garlic, and reduced red wine. Season with salt and pepper and use a hand mixer or spatula to combine until smooth. Fold in chives and transfer mixture to a large piece of plastic wrap. Tightly wrap butter and form into a rounded stick. Twist ends of plastic wrap to seal and refrigerate until firm.Step 3Slice butter into pats when ready to serve.

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