Spread Recipes
Smoked Tomato Butter
Yield: about 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 large vine-ripened tomato
- 1 cup salted tomato juice
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare grill or smoker according to instructions for smoking small quantities.
- Smoke tomato (over indirect heat if using grill) until somewhat darkened and shriveled. This can take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour, depending on the method.
- Or roast the tomato in the oven: Halve horizontally, place cut side up in a baking pan and roasted at 450 degrees F for 20 minutes. The flavor won't be as smoky, but it's still delicious.
- Puree roasted tomato with tomato juice, and strain.
- Transfer to a small saucepot over high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Just before serving, add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Don't boil, or the butter will break down and separate.
- Whisk in cream and serve immediately.