Cajun Country Ghee

Ghee is clarified butter that’s actually dairy free because all the milk solids are removed. It’s a staple of Indian cooking and loved for its nutty taste and the fact that it doesn’t burn like butter. I always have a jar of homemade ghee in the fridge. It’s great for all kinds of sautéing when you want more flavor than plain oils can deliver. And making it yourself saves a lot of money. Jarred ghees cost anywhere from $6-12 for 8-12 oz. But you can make 12 oz. for the price of a pound of unsalted butter.

I make a variation of ghee that’s sublime the moment it hits the pan and starts to melt. I simply add some chopped onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic to the low-and-slow cooking butter. It’s simple to make, too. Have you ever used ghee? What did you think? Let us know in the comments below!