Chipotle Butter

By KDHarmon

Ingredients

• 2 sticks unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/3 cup minced chipotle chiles in adobo
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon chopped thyme plus 4 sprigs
• 1 head of garlic, halved crosswise
• 1 lime, quartered
• 4 oregano sprigs
• 3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Whisk in the vinegar, chipotles, minced garlic, dried oregano and chopped thyme; let cool slightly. Transfer half of the chipotle butter to a small bowl and refrigerate until spreadable, about 20 minutes.