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Salt-and-Pepper Butter

By Alison Roman

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Sure, it's optional, but trust us—you really want to make this.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper plus more

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Using a wooden spoon, mix butter until smooth and creamy. Mix in salt and pepper. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.

    Step 2

    DO AHEAD: Butter can be made 2 days ahead.

TagsCondimentGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianKetoQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerMake AheadBon Appétit
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