
Ghee is one of those kitchen staples that quietly transforms everything it touches — and this garlic herb version takes it somewhere truly special. Butter is slowly simmered with smashed garlic, fresh thyme, and rosemary until the milk solids turn golden and the whole kitchen smells incredible, then strained clean through cheesecloth for that pure, shelf-stable result. Stirring in chopped parsley, lemon zest, and sea salt while the ghee is still warm means every jar is packed with bright, savory flavor from the very first spoonful. Because the milk solids are fully removed during the clarifying process, this fits naturally into a paleo approach without any workarounds or substitutions — just real ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, melt a spoonful onto grilled meat, or use it anywhere you'd reach for butter and want a little more personality. It keeps at room temperature for two weeks or in the fridge for up to two months, so making a batch means you're always one step ahead on flavor.
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Place the butter, smashed garlic cloves, thyme sprigs, and rosemary sprigs in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Let the butter melt completely, then reduce the heat to low.
Cook the butter at a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the milk solids on the bottom of the pan turn golden and the foam on the surface subsides, 20–25 minutes. Watch closely during the last 5 minutes — the solids can go from golden to burnt quickly. The garlic will soften and turn lightly golden at the edges; the herbs will become fragrant and slightly crisp.
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