Name: How to save money by making Ghee
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter

What is Ghee you ask? Why do I need Ghee in my life? And where do you buy Ghee? Or Can I save money by making Ghee myself? We will answer all four questions here today and share our love of Ghee or Clarified Butter and why we love making Ghee at home.

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First of all, let’s talk about what Ghee is. We have just recently discovered this beautiful alternative to whole milk butter when we started on a healthier lifestyle with the Whole 30 plan. Since dairy is not allowed on Whole 30 or Paleo Eating Plans, we needed to learn about Clarified Butter and Ghee.

Clarified Butter is left after the milk solids and water are removed from butter and Ghee is clarified butter that is cooked a little longer until the milk fats are browned and it gives Ghee a rich nutty-like flavor.

Both Ghee and Clarified Butter are delicious and are compliant with Whole 30 and Paleo Diet Plans. And it’s a process we can do at home with a saucepan, a spoon, and cheesecloth. Or you can buy it on Amazon, Right Here

To make clarified butter and Ghee, start by heating up a couple sticks of butter on medium-low heat in a small saucepan.

As the butter heats, it will bubble and a foam will appear on top, skim this off. The milk solids will sink to the bottom of the pan and the clear clarified butter will appear.

Cover a small or medium bowl with cheesecloth and secure with a rubber band.

Pour Ghee into the cheesecloth covered bowl, stopping before getting to the milk fats on the bottom.

Pour the Ghee into a covered container or a small mason jar. We prefer these clear airtight containers from Rubbermaid because it’s easier to serve the ghee since the opening is bigger and they are airtight.

Reasons to Replace Butter with Ghee or Clarified Butter:

1. Ghee or Clarified Butter is a way for those that are sensitive to milk to add butter to their diet. (It’s a good idea to check with your doctor if you have an intolerance to milk before trying Ghee)

2. The smoking point of butter is about 350 degrees F and the smoking point of Ghee is 450 degrees F so Ghee is great for sauteing or frying foods.

3. Whole 30 or Paleo Diets allow Ghee but do not allow butter in their diet plans. We have been very successful with our Whole30 diet so for more information on the Whole 30 Diet check out these books.

The Whole30- The 30-day guide to health and Food Freedom

The Whole30 Cookbook

The Whole30 Fast and Easy Cookbook (NEW)

Ghee is one of the tools on how I lost 20lbs in 3 months. Read about it here.

How to save money by making Ghee

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

25 mins

Make Ghee from butter for Whole 30 compliant seasoning

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: How to Make Ghee, Whole 30 Compliant butter

Author: Evelyn

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter

Instructions

Heat the butter on medium-low heat in a small saucepan until it starts to bubble.
As the whey comes to the top, skim off with a spoon (discard the whey)
a. When the milk fats sink to the bottom, remove from heat for clarified butter b. For Ghee continue to cook until the milk fats turn a golden brown
Cover a small or medium mixing bowl with cheesecloth
Slowly and carefully pour butter into the bowl allowing the cheesecloth to strain out the milk fats. Stop pouring when you get to the milkfats and discard the milkfats.
Pour into a covered container or a small mason jar and allow to cool
Store at room temperature or in refrigerator

There are times when we just do not have time to make ghee but we wish to continue to enjoy the awesome flavor of Ghee so we jump online and purchase it. It’s great in a pinch until we have time to make Ghee.

Here is where to buy different brands and sizes of Ghee:

Trader Joe’s Clarified Butter

4th & Heart Grass Fed Ghee Butter

Organic Valley certified Ghee Clarified Butter

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