Savory Tomato Butter (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 sticks unsalted butter (226g), softened
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Salt, as needed
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1 clove garlic, quartered
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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½ teaspoon dried thyme
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2 cups small tomatoes, like cherry or grape
# Instructions:
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Turn your broiler to high and let it fully heat up.
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Spread the tomatoes on a foil-covered, edged baking pan. Slide the pan onto a rack at least 6 inches under the broiler. Roast the tomatoes until their skins brown and they release liquid, shaking the pan once or twice so they brown evenly. This takes about 6–7 minutes.
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Take the roasted tomatoes out of the broiler and let them rest until they’ve cooled completely.
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Drain off any liquid from the tomatoes and pour them into a food processor. Toss in the thyme, oregano, garlic, chili flakes, and a bit of salt. Pulse a few times until the mixture is small bits, but don’t make it totally smooth.
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Cut up the butter into pieces and add it to the tomato mix. Blend everything together until the butter is mixed in smoothly. If needed, scrape down the bowl's sides and blend for 25 to 30 seconds.
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Spoon the butter into a small container with a lid. Use it right away or keep it in the fridge for up to a week.
# Notes:
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This tasty butter works great with crusty bread, on grilled meats, or stirred into pasta as a topping.
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For deeper flavor, try roasting the tomatoes in the oven at 200°C (400°F) for 20 to 25 minutes instead.