How to Make Ghee

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Heat a skillet on medium-low heat.

   When it becomes hot, add the butter, stirring constantly.
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   Step 2: Continue to stir the butter with a wooden spoon until it has melted entirely.

   This process should take 5 minutes or less. , You don't want the butter to be boiling so vigorously that it spills and spats out of the skillet. ,, Discard.
   
   When you're finished with this step, the only milk protein you should be able to see will be sitting on the bottom. , This should take 5 to 10 minutes.
   
   Remove the pan from the burner before the milk protein bits begin to burn. ,, Discard. , Ghee solidifies a bit at room temperature, and becomes a solid once set in the refrigerator.
   
   When solid, it can be used as a spread.
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   Step 3: When the butter is entirely melted and begins to bubble

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   Step 4: turn the heat on the burner down just a bit.

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   Step 5: Cook for another 25 to 30 minutes until the milk protein starts separating on both the top and bottom of the pan.

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   Step 6: With a fine-mesh sieve

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   Step 7: skim the milk protein from the top of the butter.

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   Step 8: Turn the burner back up to medium-low and wait for milk protein bits at the bottom of the pan to begin to brown.

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   Step 9: Allow ghee to cool for approximately 5 minutes.

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    Step 10: Strain ghee through cheesecloth on top of a mason jar to remove the toasted milk protein bits.

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    Step 11: Store your ghee in a cool area or in the refrigerator.

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