Ingredients
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Unsalted, high-quality butter (preferably grass-fed)
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Small saucepan
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Spoon
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Cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer
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Clean glass jar for storage
Instructions
- Melt the butter. Place the butter in a small saucepan over low to medium-low heat. Let it melt slowly — don’t stir.
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After melting, the butter will begin to separate into three layers:
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- A foamy layer on top (air and some proteins)
- A golden liquid in the middle (this is your ghee)
- Milk solids at the bottom (white, grainy bits)
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Use a spoon to gently skim off the foam as it rises.
Continue simmering for 10–20 minutes until the milk solids at the bottom turn golden brown and the liquid smells nutty.
- The ghee is done when the middle layer is clear and golden, and the solids are browned but not burnt.
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Let cool for a few minutes.
Pour the ghee through cheesecloth or a fine strainer into a clean, dry jar to remove all solids.
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Let it cool completely before sealing.
Ghee is shelf-stable and can be stored at room temperature for weeks, or longer in the fridge.