By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
313 cal · 10 min
Gentlemen's Relish
Recipe GLPR740286805f8429
A classic spiced anchovy butter condiment with warm aromatic spices. This rich, umami-forward spread combines butter with drained flat anchovies, cinnamon, white pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg for a sophisticated topping perfect for crackers, toast, or roasted meats.
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Ingredients
8 ounces butter, room temperature
4 tins flat anchovies, drained
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Dash fresh grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Directions
Place the room-temperature butter in a mixing bowl and use a fork or whisk to mash it into a smooth, creamy paste until no lumps remain.
Pat the drained anchovies dry with paper towels and finely mince them until they form a paste-like consistency.
Add the minced anchovies to the creamed butter and blend thoroughly, breaking down any remaining pieces until fully incorporated.
Stir in the ground cinnamon, white pepper, cayenne pepper, and a dash of fresh grated nutmeg.
Season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper to your taste preference.
Transfer to a serving dish or container and serve at room temperature on crackers, crostini, or toast.
Comments
Gentlemen's Relish is a potted spiced anchovy spread that demands a special trip: quality anchovies in small tins are not standard at Food Lion or Walmart, and you'll need Harris Teeter's specialty section or ALDI's imported aisle. The stated 10 minutes is honest—just mixing butter and anchovies with warm spices—but the real cost driver is the anchovy tin itself, which runs $4–6 for a tin that makes just six servings, pushing this into small-plate territory rather than a family weeknight spread. This works best as a sophisticated appetizer for people who already crave anchovy funk; if your household is anchovy-curious rather than anchovy-committed, budget for the store trip and the ingredient expense before committing to a full batch.
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