Meat Butter

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the bay leaves, thyme, and salt in a spice grinder and process until powdery.
2. 2
   Place the butter in a mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Add the powdered mixture and, using a handheld electric mixer, blend well.
4. 4
   Scrape the butter mixture onto the center of a sheet of plastic film.
5. 5
   Pull the film up and over the soft butter and, using your hands, form the butter into a roll about 1 1/4 inches in diameter.
6. 6
   Wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 1 week, or wrap in freezer wrap, label, date, and freeze for up to 3 months.
7. 7
   When ready to serve, unwrap the flavored butter and, using a sharp knife, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, allowing one slice per steak.