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Mustard-Garlic Butter with Thyme

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on August 22, 2007

Time

25 minutes

Yield

Serves 3 (Makes about 3 tablespoons)

Mustard-Garlic Butter with Thyme

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened1 medium clove garlic, pressed through garlic press1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mash together all ingredients, including black pepper to taste.
Mustard-Garlic Butter with Thyme

Mustard-Garlic Butter with Thyme

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Time

25 minutes

Yield

Serves 3 (Makes about 3 tablespoons)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 medium clove garlic, pressed through garlic press
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 medium clove garlic, pressed through garlic press
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 medium clove garlic, pressed through garlic press
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves

Why This Recipe Works

Rubbing a flavorful compound butter under the skin added moisture and flavor to crisp roasted chicken.

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mash together all ingredients, including black pepper to taste.

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