Spicy Chipotle Butter Food

BOLD & SPICY STEAK WITH CHIPOTLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Mix steak sauce, lime juice and 1 Tbsp. of the chipotle peppers until well blended. Remove 1/2 cup of the steak sauce mixture for brushing onto steaks as they cook. Pour remaining steak sauce mixture over steaks in large resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Turn bag over several times to evenly coat steaks. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Meanwhile, mix butter and remaining 2 Tbsp. chipotle peppers until well blended; cover. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Preheat grill to medium heat. Remove steaks from marinade; discard bag and marinade. Grill steaks 8 to 10 min. for medium-rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally and brushing with the reserved steak sauce mixture. Remove steaks from grill; cut in half. Top with the butter mixture before serving.

CHIPOTLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Puree all in a blender or food processor.
• Place the butter on a sheet of plastic wrap and cover.
• Roll the butter up, forming it into a long log shape and place in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to use.
• Serve the rolled up log or cut off slices as needed.
• Goes great on grilled chicken and corn on the cob.

CHIPOTLE BUTTER

Steps:

• 1. In a small bowl whip the butter, with an electric mixer, until smooth and fluffy.
• 2. Add the minced peppers, chipotle sauce, lime juice, cilantro, and garlic powder. Whip until incorporated.
• 3. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and chill. (The longer it sits, the deeper the color and richer the flavor.)
• 4. Just before serving put a teaspoon of the cold butter on cooked steak or burgers and allow it to melt over the top.
• 5. For bread, leave softened for easier spreading. Makes 24 servings.

SPICY CHIPOTLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Beat all ingredients with electric hand mixer on medium speed until well blended. Spoon into airtight container.
• Refrigerate at least 30 min. or until firm.
• Spoon 1 Tbsp. of the butter mixture over each 3-oz. serving of cooked beef blade steak.

SWEET AND SPICY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pulse chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, tomato paste, honey, olive oil and sea salt in a food processor or blender until smooth. Spread mixture evenly over chicken. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour or overnight., Preheat oven to 400°. Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. , Roast 20 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°. Roast 1-1/2 - 1-3/4 hours longer or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. (Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly.), Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy. Serve with chicken.

SMOKY CHIPOTLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Place softened butter into bowl and add all remaining ingredients. Mash with fork until mixed. Spread clear cling wrap on table and spoon out butter to create a long log. Fold clear wrap over the butter log and using fingers, shape into a smooth log. Wrap tightly and place in freezer for 30 minutes to harden or refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
• Slice into coins as needed.
• Place the "coin" on the steak, chicken, seafood or veggies just as they are coming off the grill.
• Store the unused butter in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH CHIPOTLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced chipotles, fresh lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to low and cook chipotle butter 1 minute to blend flavors.
• Place ears of corn on baking sheet. Brush corn all over with chipotle butter. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover corn and refrigerate.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill corn until cooked through and blackened in spots, turning frequently, about 6 minutes. Serve corn with lime wedges.
• Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.