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Turkish Compound Butter

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Compound butter is a great way to get flavor into a roast chicken. Here's a Turkey-inspired version

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon Aleppo pepper or 1 ½ tsp. hot smoked Spanish paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.

    Step 2

    DO AHEAD: Butter can be made 5 days ahead. Wrap tightly and chill, or freeze up to 1 month.

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