Country Ham–Ginger Butter

Name: Country Ham–Ginger Butter
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients: 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger (from a 1-inch piece); 3 tablespoons finely minced country ham; 1 teaspoon honey; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

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This Southern-style compound butter is worthy of the holiday table. Folding in flecks of country ham and fresh grated ginger gave the butter a welcome salinity and zip. It's the perfect spread for serving with sides like these Slow-Baked Sweet Potatoes or Crusty Buttermilk Biscuits.

Martha Stewart Living, November 2019

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Recipe Summary

total:

10 mins

Yield:

Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

12 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
3 tablespoons finely minced country ham
1 teaspoon honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

Step 1
Stir together butter, ginger, ham, and honey; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. (Butter can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 week.)

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Cook's Notes

For the best flavor, make this a day ahead and refrigerate in an airtight container. Return to room temperature before serving.

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