Wild Garlic Infused Butter Recipe

This Wild Garlic Infused Butter is an incredibly flavourful butter that can be used in a variety of ways. It takes only 2 ingredients and really highlights the delicious simplicity of wild garlic.

What is wild garlic?

Wild garlic is a plant that grows in the wild usually. It has a mild garlic taste and can be eaten raw. The plant grows from a bulb and produces dark green leaves and sometimes white flowers. Wild garlic typically grows in clumps in shaded areas near water like forests. It grows in abundance in Ireland between April and June. For tips on how to forage safely and mindfully, check out this Wild Garlic Foraging article I wrote for the Anglo Celt.

So how do I make this Wild Garlic Infused Butter from scratch?

This Wild Garlic Infused Butter is probably the easiest recipe I have on this entire website, no exaggeration! The most complicated part is washing and chopping the wild garlic leaves. I like to very finely chop the herbs to create a beautiful speckled butter but if you would prefer to make it a smooth vibrant green instead you can puree the wild garlic in a small food processor until smooth instead.

Either way, begin by removing the stems from the leaves and wash the leaves carefully. Roll the leaves up together and finely chop using a sharp knife or food processor. Add the soft, room temperature butter to a mixing bowl. If the butter is not soft enough to mix, place into the microwave for 10 second bursts until the butter is soft enough to mix easily. Add the wild garlic and mix together well. Transfer to an airtight container.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did you know you can make delicious, soft fluffy Wild Garlic Bread Rolls using this Wild Garlic Infused Butter? Check out my Wild Garlic Bread Rolls Recipe here.