How to make ghee

Serves 32 servings

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Homemade ghee (clarified butter) is incredibly easy to make, much cheaper than store-bought versions, and is perfect for those who are dairy-sensitive. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen!

Equipment

  • Nut Milk Bag My favorite tool for straining liquids.

  • Weck ½ Liter Jars The best glass jars for storage!

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Slice it up. Slice the butter into cubes and place in a small pot on low heat. 

  • Melt and skim. Melt the butter and bring to a simmer. After several minutes, foam will form on top and it may sputter a bit. Use a spoon to skim off the top foam. You'll need to repeat this a few times. 

  • Cook. Continue cooking the ghee on low for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until the middle layer is translucent and the smell is fragrant. You should also start to see some milk solids at the bottom of the pan. 

  • Strain and store. When the ghee is done, turn off the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Then strain the ghee through a nut milk bag, cheesecloth or coffee filter into a glass storage container. 

Lisa’s Tips

  • The recipe makes approximately 2 cups of ghee.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 36mg

Comments

  1. Cheri Verley

    May 13, 2026 at 8:51 pm

    I made some ghee tonight after infusing the melted butter with ramps. I strained off the ramps, saving them to add to a pot of steamed spinach once it’s ready this summer. I put the butter in the fridge for overnight, and will skim off the milk solids as well as heat it a little longer to get the brown taste to make it ultimate.

  2. Erin

    August 27, 2025 at 3:58 am

    How would I know if what I’ve made becomes ghee or brown butter?

    Reply

    1. Lisa Bryan

      Hi Erin – ghee has the milk solids removed whereas browned butter keeps the milk solids, then essentially caramelizes them.

  3. Tanya

    April 19, 2025 at 1:42 am

    I made it today and it turned out very well. I used a small tea strainer to skim the milk solids from the top as it was cooking. I also used a very low heat, because last time I think I burned it and ended up with brown ghee. Love that I can make my own as I used a local organic butter from the Farmer’s Market. Very nice!

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