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Ingredientes
- 5 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons each of dried thyme, rosemary, marjoram and savory (or your choice of herbs)
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 bay leaves, crushed into small pieces
- For the herbed butter:
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, mostly melted
- 1 tablespoon dried herbs de Provence (or your choice of herbs)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 154g | |
| Calories 429 | |
| Calories from Fat 408 | 95% |
| Total Fat 46.47g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat 29.29g | 117% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium 34892mg | 1454% |
| Potassium 112mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 5.5g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.2g | 11% |
| Sugars 0.11g | 0% |
| Protein 1.19g | 2% |
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