Sun Dried Tomato Butter Compound Butter Food

SUN DRIED TOMATO BUTTER (COMPOUND BUTTER)

Steps:

• Leave the butter out at room temperature for a few hours to soften. PRO TIP: cut the cube into little cubes and it will soften faster.
• Snip fresh herbs and sun dried tomatoes in a small mug or glass jar with clean kitchen scissors until the herbs and tomatoes are finely minced.
• Mix soft butter, 1/4 cup finely chopped herbs and sun dried tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper, in a small bowl with a spatula.
• Place your sun dried tomato butter in a small sealed container with a lid, it will keep in the fridge for a week. Or place on parchment paper in a log shape, roll and twist ends closed-keep in fridge or freeze for longer storage.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO COMPOUND BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small food processor, mince the garlic until it's pureed.
• Place all remaining ingredients in the food processor and puree until smooth. (If the tomatoes are large, I'd cut them in half or quarter them).
• Scoop out of the bowl onto a 12 inch piece of plastic wrap or wrapped paper. Form into a log by rolling up the wrap and pushing the butter into shape. Twist ends and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or freeze for 6, until firm.
• To use frozen butter, let it thaw in the fridge until you can slice it. You can also slice your log after it's firm, and freeze individual slices in a single layer.

HERBED PORK PAILLARDS WITH SUNDRIED TOMATO BUTTER AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• For the compound butter: In a bowl, combine the softened butter with the sundried tomatoes, sage, parsley, Cajun spice, and salt. Whisk together until well blended. Transfer the mixture to a piece of parchment paper and roll into a cigar shape about 1 1/2 inches thick. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the pork: Slice the loin into 3/4-inch thick slices, and then one by one, cover with plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until each slice is flat and even (about a 1/4-inch thick).
• Season the flour with salt and pepper, and then dredge the pork in the seasoned flour.
• Heat the oil in a heavy bottom saucepan over medium-high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Once the oil has heated, add the floured pork to the pan and allow to cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce the heat, flip, add some thyme and parsley, and repeat the process on the second side until finished cooking, 2 to 3 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the pan and keep warm. Repeat the process until all the pork is cooked.
• For the asparagus: Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt. Trim the woody bottoms of the asparagus and peel the stalks. Blanch in the boiling water until bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the water and season with salt and pepper.
• Place asparagus in the center of a serving plate, arrange the pieces of cooked pork on top, and top with a 1/4-inch disk of sundried tomato butter. Garnish with parsley. Store the remaining butter wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator.