GOAT Roasted Garlic Butter

GOAT Roasted Garlic Butter

Rich. Aromatic. Addictive.

Slow-roasted garlic folded into creamy butter with fresh herbs and bright lemon makes this one of the most useful recipes in the GOAT Kitchen.

Two whole heads of garlic are roasted until soft, golden, and naturally sweet, then blended with unsalted butter, fresh chives, parsley, thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt, and fresh cracked black pepper.

Melt it over steaks, seafood, vegetables, potatoes, pasta, grilled corn, and burgers—or spread it over hot bread and let it do the work.

Yield: About 1 1/2 cups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Roasting Time: 40 to 45 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

• 2 whole garlic heads
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for roasting the garlic
• 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Equipment

• Sharp chef’s knife
• Cutting board
• Aluminum foil
• Small baking dish or sheet pan
• Medium mixing bowl
• Fork, whisk, or hand mixer
• Microplane or citrus zester
• Plastic wrap or parchment paper, optional
• Airtight storage container

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Slice approximately 1/4 inch from the top of each garlic head to expose the cloves.
3. Place each garlic head on a sheet of aluminum foil and drizzle the exposed cloves lightly with extra-virgin olive oil.
4. Wrap the garlic tightly in the foil and place it in a small baking dish or on a sheet pan.
5. Roast for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the cloves are deeply golden, completely soft, and easily pierced with a knife.
6. Allow the garlic to cool until it can be handled comfortably.
7. Squeeze the roasted cloves from their skins into a medium mixing bowl.
8. Mash the roasted garlic thoroughly with a fork until smooth.
9. Add the softened unsalted butter and mix until the roasted garlic is evenly incorporated.
10. Add the Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt, fresh cracked black pepper, chives, parsley, thyme, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
11. Mix until the butter is completely smooth and the herbs are evenly distributed.
12. Transfer the butter to a bowl or shape it into a log using plastic wrap or parchment paper.
13. Refrigerate until firm, approximately 1 hour.
14. Slice, scoop, or melt over the finished dish as needed.

Chef Tips

• Use high-quality butter. The flavor of the finished recipe depends on it.
• Roast the garlic until fully soft and golden. Undercooked garlic will taste sharp and harsh.
• Allow the butter to soften naturally. Melted butter will not produce the same creamy texture.
• Use only fresh herbs. Dried herbs do not belong in this recipe.
• Add the lemon zest before deciding whether more lemon juice is needed; the zest provides aroma without excess acidity.
• For steak, place a cold slice over the meat immediately after cooking and allow it to melt while the steak rests.
• For bread, soften the butter slightly before spreading, then broil until bubbling and golden.

Make-Ahead and Storage

GOAT Roasted Garlic Butter may be prepared several days ahead. The flavor becomes even more developed after resting overnight.

Store the butter refrigerated in an airtight container or tightly wrapped log and use within two weeks.

For longer storage, freeze the butter for up to three months. Freeze it as a whole log or pre-slice it into individual portions for easy use.

Thaw frozen butter overnight in the refrigerator or place an individual slice directly onto hot steak, seafood, or vegetables.

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• The GOAT Steak Sandwich
• The GOAT Burger
• GOAT Steak Sauce
• GOAT Horseradish Cream
• GOAT Hollandaise
• GOAT Sweet Pepper Jam

Nutrition disclaimer: Nutritional information is provided only as an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients, brands, portion sizes, preparation methods, and substitutions. THE GOAT CHEF™ does not guarantee the accuracy of nutritional calculations.