Honey Spice Compound Butter

This simple yet extraordinary compound butter will transform your cornbread from ordinary to exceptional and turn roasted carrots into works of art. Ready in just 5 minutes, this butter keeps beautifully in the freezer for months—though you'll likely find it disappearing much sooner! The secret ingredient is Piment d'Ville, a California-grown version of the prized Basque Espelette pepper that adds the perfect touch of sweet warmth.

The Magic of Piment d'Ville

Piment d'Ville is a special treasure from Boonville Barn Collective, a woman-owned farm in Northern California's Anderson Valley. This sweet and spicy Basque-style pepper has been featured in The New York Times, Bon Appétit, Sunset, and Cherry Bombe Magazine. What makes it truly special is its perfect balance of flavor—warm and flavorful rather than intensely hot.

Known as "The Third Spice" by Basque chefs who use it as frequently as salt and pepper, Piment d'Ville adds depth and character to any dish it touches. The unique climate of Boonville, with warm days and cool nights, mirrors the terroir of Espelette, France, creating ideal growing conditions for these remarkable peppers.

Each pepper is harvested by hand following organic and sustainable practices on their Renegade-certified seven-acre farm. After five months in the fields, the peppers undergo careful drying, de-stemming, and deseeding before being ground and packaged entirely on the farm.

INGREDIENTS

2 sticks of unsalted butter at room temperature

2 tablespoon honey

2 teaspoon Piment d'Ville 

1/4 teaspoon of Pacific Flake Sea Salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Place butter in a mixer with the paddle attachment.

2. Add honey, Piment d'Ville, and sea salt.

3. Blend on medium low speed until just combined.

4. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.

5. Spoon the butter into an airtight container and put in the refrigerator or freezer depending on how soon you plan to use it.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

This versatile compound butter elevates nearly any dish:

• Melt over hot cornbread or biscuits
• Top roasted vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, or Brussels sprouts
• Finish grilled steaks or seafood
• Spread on toast or warm bagels
• Toss with hot pasta for an instant sauce
• Melt over freshly popped popcorn for a gourmet treat

Try this simple compound butter recipe and discover why Piment d'Ville has become a favorite among home cooks and professional chefs alike!

Honey Spice Compound Butter with Piment d'Ville

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Category

Condiment

Cuisine

Basque-American

This 5-minute honey spice compound butter will transform your cornbread from ok to OMG and your roast carrots into works of art. The secret is Piment d'Ville, a sweet and spicy Basque pepper that adds perfect warmth without intense heat. Ready in minutes, this versatile condiment keeps in the freezer for months—though you'll likely find it disappearing much sooner!

Ingredients

• 2 sticks of unsalted butter

• 2 tablespoon honey

• 2 teaspoon Piment d'Ville 

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• 1/4 teaspoon of Pacific Flake Sea Salt

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Directions

1. Place butter in a mixer with the paddle attachment.

2. Add honey, Piment d'Ville, and sea salt.

3. Blend on medium low speed until just combined.

4. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking

5. Spoon the butter into an airtight container and put in the refrigerator or freezer depending on how soon you plan to use it.