Butter Cowboy

As mentioned, cowboy butter is just a compound butter at its core—softened butter combined with sweet or savory herbs and spices. Where cowboy butter stands out is in the ingredients that get mixed in: There is a perfect balance here of acid from the lemon, tang from the mustard, spice from the chili, paprika, and red pepper, and freshness from the garlic, chives, parsley, and thyme. What you get is a bold, smoky-yet-bright condiment that evokes the Wild West and a spot at the campfire with your fellow ranchers.

½ cup ( 4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened

4 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)

1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (from 1 bunch)

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (from 1 [½-ounce] package)

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus ½ teaspoon fresh juice (from 1 lemon)

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (from 1 [½-ounce] package)

¼ teaspoon chili powder

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Directions at allrecipes.com

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