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Honey Sriracha Compound Butter

A sweet, spicy, and savory compound butter that melts beautifully over grilled steaks, roasted corn, or warm biscuits. Plan ahead: chill the log for at least 1 hour before slicing.

10 minEasyServes 12110 cal/serving

AmericanSauceNo-CookVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp sriracha hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1 lime, zested
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 green onion, finely sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make sure 1/2 cup room temperature unsalted butter is fully softened so it blends evenly.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2 tbsp sriracha hot sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 2 finely minced garlic clove, 1 zested lime (zest only), 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 2 finely sliced green onion. Stir vigorously with a fork until evenly incorporated.

  3. 3

    Taste and adjust heat with more sriracha or sweetness with more honey.

  4. 4

    Scrape the butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap and roll into a log shape, twisting the ends tightly to seal.

  5. 5

    Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm, or freeze for up to 2 months.

  6. 6

    To serve, unwrap and slice into rounds. Place atop hot steaks, corn, biscuits, or cooked vegetables.

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What is Honey Sriracha Compound Butter?

A sweet, spicy, and savory compound butter that melts beautifully over grilled steaks, roasted corn, or warm biscuits. Plan ahead: chill the log for at least 1 hour before slicing. This reference files it under American sauce: made without cooking, rated easy and about 10 minutes start to finish.

How long does Honey Sriracha Compound Butter take?

As written, 10 minutes: 10 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 1 hour. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Does room temperature really matter in Honey Sriracha Compound Butter?

Step 1 reads: "Make sure 1/2 cup room temperature unsalted butter is fully softened so it blends evenly." It does at step 1. Cold ingredients resist blending: cold butter will not cream, and cold eggs can split a batter that was smooth a moment ago.

What can I use instead of honey in Honey Sriracha Compound Butter?

The entry for Honey Sriracha Compound Butter calls for 2 tbsp honey. In its place: Maple syrup or agave, measure for measure, which also makes it vegan.

Is Honey Sriracha Compound Butter spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Honey Sriracha Compound Butter comes from 2 tbsp sriracha hot sauce. For a milder plate, start with half the sriracha and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Honey Sriracha Compound Butter dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Honey Sriracha Compound Butter is 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How many carbs are in Honey Sriracha Compound Butter?

One serving (the recipe makes 12) has 6 g of carbohydrate in about 110 calories, with 1 g protein and 9 g fat, plus 210 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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