Food & Cooking Recipes Quick & Easy Recipes Country Ham–Ginger Butter By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 14, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Con Poulos Total Time: 10 mins Yield: 1 cup 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. 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 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.) Cook's Notes For the best flavor, make this a day ahead and refrigerate in an airtight container. Return to room temperature before serving. Print