Pork Free Paleo Garlic Herb Ghee
Making your own clarified butter at home is one of those kitchen projects that feels fancy but is genuinely straightforward once you get going. Unsalted butter is slowly simmered until the milk solids turn golden and the fat becomes this gorgeous, nutty, translucent liquid — then it gets strained clean and finished with fresh parsley, lemon zest, and sea salt for a result that tastes nothing like plain butter from a stick. The garlic, thyme, and rosemary infuse the fat as it cooks, so even though they get discarded before straining, their flavor is baked right into every drop. Because all the dairy solids are removed during the clarifying process, the final product is shelf-stable and paleo-friendly, with no hidden additives or preservatives to worry about. It's completely free of pork-derived ingredients — no lard, no bacon fat, no sneaky animal byproducts beyond pure dairy — making it a clean, confident choice for anyone navigating those restrictions. Use it to sear vegetables, finish a steak, toss with roasted potatoes, or just spread it on anything that needs a little herby, garlicky richness. A jar of this in your kitchen is basically a flavor upgrade waiting to happen.
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8 servings
For the ghee
- ½ lb (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
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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