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Ghee in a small glass jar surrounded by fresh Thai basil, ginger, and tomatoes.

Easy Homemade Ghee

Michele Tedrick, NBC-HWC, A-CFHC, Holistic Chef
Homemade ghee is easy to make and less expensive than store bought. Ghee has a high smoke-point. Therefore, it's perfect for frying, sauteing, and roasting meat, seafood, and vegetables.
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine American, Indian, Mediterranean
Servings 74
Calories 45 kcal

Instructions
 

  • Gather all the tools and butter to make homemade ghee. Melt butter in a sauce pan over medium high heat until it comes to a low boil. Lower the heat and skim the foam and place in a small jar for another use.
  • Continue to skim the foam until you can see clearly though the ghee to the bottom of the pot.
  • Let sit for 10 minutes and then strain ghee through cheesecloth into a jar.
  • Let the ghee cool, cover, and label.
Keyword Butter, Cooking Fat, Ghee