Does smoked butter need to mellow?

[Beanhall]

I cold smoked some butter the other day. I went ahead and vac sealed it to let it mellow like cheese. My question is do I need to let it mellow or is it good to go?

 

[Beanhall]

Thanks for the quick response. That is a great idea to keep the wrappers, I will definitely do that next time. I will wait a few more days and give it a try.

 

[jonny smoker]

Thanks for the quick response. That is a great idea to keep the wrappers, I will definitely do that next time. I will wait a few more days and give it a try.

I do the same as muddydogs but I only wait 3 days.

 

[GaryHibbert]

I usually let it sit for a week. Makes a huge difference.
Gary

 

[oddegan]

I've never heard of smoked butter. How do you plan on using it? Kind of an intriguing idea.

 

[Beanhall]

I figured I could use it on bagels, breads, vegetables or on a steak.

 

[oddegan]

I like the sound of it on potatoes and I should have thought of the steak. Not sure about the bread. Thats what's so great about this hobby. Everyone has their own individual taste. I've smoked malt before for home brewing smoked porter and had people look at me funny. To each his or her own. Seriously recommend a smoked porter with a nice smoked and reverse seared ribeye. Might have to smoke some butter to put on it.

 

[Beanhall]

I smoked sea salt when I did the butter. The salt I smoked for 12hrs. It turned out amazing.

 

[donr]

I use smoked butter on cajun shrimp & grits.
I actually smoke mine on the wrappers so I can get them wrapped right & back in the box. It only smokes is on 5 sides, but I can live with that.