Pistachio Butter Isn't Just For Toast - Try It On Savory Dishes - Tasting Table

"Not unlike how peanut butter is made, pistachio butter is made from ground pistachios with a bold, subtly sweet, roasted-nutty taste. The nuts' natural oils form a thick, lusciously smooth, spreadable consistency - making this ingredient a wildly versatile condiment suited to myriad dishes."

"A swipe of pistachio butter could be placed under the skin of a chicken breast pre-roast for extra crispy, sweet-nutty moisture. Bonus points if you rub the exterior chicken skin with cracked pepper, coarse salt, and dried sage and thyme for herbaceous counterbalance."

"If you're feeling ambitious, a swipe of pistachio butter would also upgrade our elegant baked chicken saltimbocca (which is easier to make than it looks), rounding out the salty prosciutto and acidic white wine while cutting through the richness of the provolone."

Pistachio butter has gained accessibility through viral food trends, with store-bought versions readily available at various price points. Made from ground pistachios similar to peanut butter, it offers a bold, subtly sweet, roasted-nutty taste with a smooth, spreadable consistency from natural nut oils. While commonly used in desserts and baked goods, pistachio butter excels in savory applications. It functions effectively as a compound butter, enhancing roasted chicken by placing it under the skin for crispy, sweet-nutty moisture. Combined with herbs like sage and thyme, or incorporated into dishes like baked chicken saltimbocca, pistachio butter balances salty, acidic, and rich flavors while bringing roasted nutty tones to dinner tables.

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