Nitrate & Nitrite Free Classic Garlic Butter
Garlic butter is one of those kitchen staples that makes almost everything taste better — melted over a sizzling steak, tossed with roasted vegetables, or spread across a warm piece of crusty bread. The problem is that many store-bought flavored butters and compound spreads sneak in preservatives you'd rather avoid, making homemade the smarter and more satisfying choice. This version keeps things beautifully clean: just real butter, fresh garlic, bright parsley, a hint of lemon zest, and a little seasoning. Every ingredient is exactly what it says it is, with no cured meats, processed additives, or hidden preservatives in sight. Rolling it into a log and chilling it means you always have a ready-to-slice round on hand for weeknight dinners or impromptu entertaining. The optional red pepper flakes add a gentle kick if you like a little heat, but the base recipe is already deeply flavorful on its own. Once you have a batch in the fridge, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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8 servings
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the softened butter in a mixing bowl and beat with a fork or hand mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add the minced garlic, parsley, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir and fold until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
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