Name: Sorghum Butter
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Yield: Makes about 3/4 cup
Ingredients: 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1/4 cup sorghum* or honey

Cooks' note:

• Sorghum butter keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week. Bring to room temperature before serving. *Sorghum is a type of molasses made from the stalks of sorghum, an early grain, like millet. We use Deaton's Bee Farm brand from The Lee Bros. Boiled Peanuts Catalogue (843-720-8890; boiledpeanuts.com).

Recipe information

Total Time
35 minutes
Yield
Makes about 3/4 cup

Ingredients

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

1/4 cup sorghum* or honey

Preparation

Stir together butter and sorghum in a small bowl until combined well.

TagsSorghum Rice & Grains Side Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian Quick Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer 30 Minutes or Less Make Ahead No-Cook Gourmet

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