What is black garlic butter?

Black garlic butter is regular butter mixed with fermented black garlic. The black garlic is made by aging regular garlic for weeks until it becomes sweet and mild. When you mix it with butter, you get this rich, flavorful spread that tastes nothing like regular garlic butter.

What does black garlic butter taste like?

Black garlic butter tastes sweet and rich, kind of like caramelized onions mixed with really good aged cheese. It doesn't taste like regular garlic at all - it's mild and complex instead of sharp and pungent. Most people are surprised by how sweet and pleasant it is.

What is the ratio of black garlic to butter?

For the black garlic butter , I use around 6-8 cloves of black garlic for every cup of butter (that's two sticks). This gives you a great, balanced flavor. If you want it to be more intense, you can always add more black garlic. If you want it milder, use fewer cloves.

What does black garlic butter go with?

Black garlic butter goes with almost everything - steaks, chicken, fish, vegetables, pasta, rice, and bread. It's especially good on grilled meats and roasted vegetables. Because it's mild and sweet, it works with both savory dishes and slightly sweet foods.

What do you eat black butter with?

You can enjoy black garlic butter with grilled steaks, roasted chicken, salmon, steamed vegetables, pasta dishes, rice bowls, or even just some crusty bread. It's also great on corn on the cob or stirred into mashed potatoes. Really, it works with most foods.

What cheese goes best with black garlic?

Black garlic pairs really well with aged cheeses like sharp cheddar, aged gouda, and parmesan. It also pairs wonderfully with creamy cheeses like goat cheese and brie . The sweet flavors of black garlic balance out the saltiness of aged cheeses perfectly.

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Description

A rich, flavorful compound butter made with sweet fermented black garlic. Perfect for finishing steaks, vegetables, pasta, and bread with restaurant-quality flavor that anyone can make at home.

Ingredients

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What You’ll Need:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

6-8 black garlic cloves, mashed

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Here’s How to Make It:

Take black garlic cloves out of their skins and mash with a fork until smooth
Mix soft butter with mashed black garlic in a bowl
Add salt, lemon juice, parsley, and black pepper
Stir everything together until evenly mixed
Roll in parchment paper to make a log shape
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before using

Notes

Things to Remember:

Good quality butter makes a difference.
Black garlic should feel soft and sticky.
Keeps in fridge for 2 weeks or freezer for 3 months. A little goes a long way!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
chilling time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Condiment
Method: Mixing, Chilling
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 105 kcal
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 30mg