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Savory Wild Ramp Compound Butter

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A quick and easy compound butter featuring wild ramps that adds a rustic, garlicky flavor boost to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and fresh bread.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup finely chopped wild ramps (about 30–40 grams)
  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the ramps well to remove any dirt or grit. Trim off the root ends and discard any wilted leaves. Finely chop both the bulbs and leaves together into small, even pieces.
  2. Let the butter sit at room temperature until soft but not melted, about 5 minutes. If short on time, cut into cubes and microwave in 5-second bursts, checking often.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped ramps, sea salt, black pepper, and optional lemon zest and thyme. Fold gently but thoroughly with a spatula. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Transfer the butter mixture onto plastic wrap or parchment paper. Roll into a log about 1.5 inches (4 cm) in diameter. Twist the ends tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  5. Slice rounds of the compound butter to top hot dishes or wrap tightly and keep refrigerated up to one week. Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before using.

Notes

If ramps are too sharp raw, lightly sauté chopped ramps in a teaspoon of butter for 1-2 minutes before mixing to mellow flavor. Use unsalted European-style butter for best creaminess. Adjust salt carefully to balance ramp intensity. Slice just before serving to allow slow melting over hot dishes.

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Keywords: wild ramps, compound butter, ramp butter, savory butter, rustic flavor, spring recipe, easy butter recipe

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