Red Pepper Butter Recipes

RED PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine red bell peppers and red pepper flakes. Pulse until very finely chopped.
• Combine bell pepper mixture, sugar, vinegar, butter, and salt in a heavy-bottomed pot. Bring to a vigorous boil over high heat. Boil mixture for 10 to 15 minutes (the longer it boils the thicker it will be - 10 minutes will give you a very loose jelly; 15 minutes will give you a more spreadable consistency). The jelly will thicken as it cools, so don't worry if it seems loose right after boiling.
• Divide jelly between jars, leaving at least 1/3-inch of headspace at the top (this is especially important if you are planning to freeze the jelly because it will expand as it freezes).
• Let jelly come to room temperature and then add lids.
• Refrigerate or freeze jelly until ready to use. (Jelly will keep for several weeks in the fridge and up to six months in the freezer.)

RED PEPPER BUTTER

Steps:

• Melt the 2 tbls. of butter in a small saucepan over moderate heat. Add the sweet red pepper, onion, and garlic; saute until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the rosemary and black pepper. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
• In a medium bowl, blend the red pepper mixture with the 1/2 cup butter using a wooden spoon. Transfer to a sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil; roll the foil around the mixture, forming a log 8" long by 3/4" in diameter. Tuck in the ends of the foil, label, and freeze. Will keep for up to 2 months at 0*F. Use to flavor rice and vegetables or to spread on bread or rolls. A 1/4" slice equals 1 teaspoon.

ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER BUTTER

Steps:

• Cut bell pepper in half.
• Grill, turning oregularly, until the skin is blackened.
• Remove from heat.
• Place in a plastic sandwich bag for 15 minutes.
• Remove bell pepper from bag after 15 minutes and peel it to remove stalk and seeds.
• Slice thinly.
• Combine bell pepper with lemon juice and salt.
• Process till it becomes a smooth paste in your blender or mixer.
• Add butter, pepper and dried basil.
• Mix well.
• For a smooth paste, blend in a little olive oil, a tsp.
• at a time, until the ingredients hold together.
• Serve with fish, vegetables or on warm bread.
• Store this butter refrigerated for upto 1 week and frozen for upto 1 month.

SPICY HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers.

GRILLED CORN WITH RED PEPPER BUTTER

Steps:

• Place the butter, red peppers and paprika in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Place the butter on a sheet of plastic wrap and roll into a cigar shape.
• Place the butter into the fridge for 1 hour to set.
• Preheat grill to 375°F/190°C or medium high heat.
• Drizzle corn with oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Cook corn on the grill for 4 minutes or until corn turns a bright yellow.
• Remove from heat and serve with a ½ inch slice of the roasted pepper butter.