How to Make Brown Butter

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Okay, so if black butter is really brown, what's brown butter? Well, it's brown too ... just lighter. It has a slightly more delicate taste than black butter, and it's also used on fish, as well as white meats and vegetables. Makes enough to use as a sauce on two to three portions.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Heavy Saucepans
  • Knife
  • Spatulas
  • 1/4 c. unsalted butters
Step1
Cut butter into pieces.
Step2
Heat butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir the butter or swirl the pan so that the butter doesn't burn.
Step3
Remove from heat when butter turns light brown and gives off a nutty aroma.

Tips & Warnings

  • The butter will continue to cook a little even after it has been removed from the heat, so take that into account.
  • Try adding a little lemon juice to the butter, or some finely chopped parsley.

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farmmom

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on 9/13/2008 Brown butter is fantastic on omlets!

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