How to Make Ghee Recipe
How to Make Ghee - a simple, tried-and-true method for making ghee at home!
Ingredients
- 1 pound of butter I used Kerrygold
Instructions
- Add butter to deep cast iron skillet or pan and bring heat to medium-low. Let butter melt.
- Once melted, bring up to medium heat and let butter start to simmer (uncovered).
- Carefully scrape off any foam/solids that come to the top with a small slotted spoon or small, hand-held sieve/strainer.
- Once the top is clear it turns a dark, golden brown and starts to smell slightly nutty, remove immediately. (as for time frame - it all depends on your temp, but it should take about 7-10 minutes).
- Pour through cheesecloth and a fine, mesh sieve into a glass container (careful it will be very hot).
Notes
- Storage: store in an airtight container on the counter for up to a month or in the fridge for several months.
- Slow Cooker Method: using a 6qt Instant Pot - set to Saute. Add ghee and let sit for 7-9 minutes. Start scraping off the foam that will gather at the top - don't worry if you can't get all of them, they will sink to the bottom eventually. Turn off and let sit 5 minutes. Pour through cheesecloth to strain.
- Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker: place butter in slow cooker and turn to HIGH for 4-5 hours (uncovered). Keep an eye on the ghee throughout (you don't need to watch it closely, but just check on it intermittently especially after 2-3 hours). Scrape off any foam as you see it form. The butter will start to turn color. After 4-5 hours you can strain and store.
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