Marjoram Shallot Butter

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Serve this herb-flecked butter on everything from mashed potatoes to dinner rolls. It’s also wonderful for rubbing under the skin of turkey and chicken.

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Steps

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Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

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Add the shallots and season with a pinch of salt.

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Saut until soft , but do not brown.

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Add the vermouth , and simmer until the pan is almost dry.

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Set aside to cool completely.

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Place the butter in a medium mixing bowl and , with an electric mixer or wooden spoon , beat until light and fluffy.

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Scrape down the sides.

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Add the marjoram and pepper , and beat to incorporate , scraping down the sides.

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Add the cooled shallot mixture and beat to combine.

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Taste for salt and pepper.

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Scrape into a small bowl , serving crock or butter molds and cover tightly.

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Or shape into a long roll in grease-proof paper for storing and slicing as needed.

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Ingredients

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salted butter, shallot, salt, dry vermouth, sweet marjoram, white pepper