How to Make Homemade Herb-Infused Butter - A Step-by-Step Guide

There is something truly special about the taste of homemade herb-infused butter. The rich, creamy texture combined with the fresh, aromatic flavors of your favorite herbs makes for a delicious and versatile spread that can be used in a wide variety of dishes. Whether you're spreading it on warm bread, using it to pan-sear a steak, or simply adding a dollop to your favorite pasta dish, homemade herb-infused butter is a culinary delight that is sure to elevate any meal.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons dried oregano
  • ½ cup butter
  • 3 cups water

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Grind up the dried oregano until very fine; measure out 3 tablespoons.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Lower heat to medium-low and stir in oregano. Carefully pour in water. Simmer gently, stirring every 20 minutes, until flavors combine, about 2 hours in total. Remove saucepan from heat.
  • Wrap a piece of cheesecloth around a glass, ceramic, or metal bowl and secure it with a rubber band. Pour butter mixture through cheesecloth into the bowl. Remove the rubber band and carefully squeeze excess butter out of the cheesecloth, making sure oregano is strained out.
  • Cover bowl with aluminum foil and chill in the refrigerator until butter solidifies above water, about 4 hours. Break the butter in half with a knife and transfer to a plate. Discard water.
  • Nutrition

    107 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 85mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 33mg