This compound butter is a flavor bomb — fiery scotch bonnet, warm allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a bright hit of lime all folded into creamy softened butter for something that tastes like a full jerk marinade in a single melting slice. It comes together in one bowl with nothing more than a fork and a little elbow grease, then rolls up into a neat log that chills in the fridge until you're ready to use it. Because every ingredient here is naturally grain-free, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess spice blends that sometimes sneak in unexpected fillers. The maple syrup adds just enough sweetness to balance the heat, and the fresh ginger and lime zest keep everything tasting alive and vibrant rather than muddy. Drop a round onto hot grilled chicken or fish and watch it melt into a glossy, fragrant sauce right on the plate. It keeps beautifully in the refrigerator and can be sliced to order, which makes it just as useful for a weeknight dinner as it is for impressing guests at a backyard cookout.
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, scallion greens, scotch bonnet pepper, ginger, lime zest, lime juice, and maple syrup. Beat with a fork or hand mixer until the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
Add the allspice, cinnamon, thyme, black pepper, nutmeg, smoked paprika, and salt. Beat again until the spices are fully incorporated and the butter is uniform in color with no dry pockets of spice visible. Fold in the cilantro, if using.
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