Photo by Peden & Munk
Spoon some of this butter over a pork chop during the last minute of cooking.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 3 1/4 cups
Ingredients
2
tablespoons olive oil
1
(10-ounce) jar oil-packed Calabrian chiles, drained, seeds removed
3
/4 cup chopped garlic (about 1 head)
3
/4 cup chopped shallots (about 2)
1
pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2
scallions, dark green parts only, chopped
1
/4 cup chopped cilantro
1
/4 cup chopped parsley
1
/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2
tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2
teaspoons chopped oregano
1
/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1
/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2
tablespoons kosher salt, plus more
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-low. Cook chiles, garlic, and shallots, stirring occasionally, until soft but without taking on color, 10–12 minutes; let cool completely.
Step 2
Transfer chile mixture to a blender, add butter, and blend to combine. Add scallions, cilantro, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, mustard, paprika, and 2 Tbsp. salt. Pulse to combine. Taste and add more salt if needed.
Do Ahead
Step 3
Chile butter can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.