Nitrate & Nitrite Free Paleo Lemon Dill Ghee
Bright, herby, and deeply satisfying, this compound ghee brings together fresh lemon, fragrant dill, and rich clarified butter into something that feels far more special than the sum of its parts. It comes together in minutes on the stovetop and firms up into a silky, spreadable finish that elevates just about anything it touches — grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or a steaming bowl of cauliflower rice. Because every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you never have to second-guess what's in it the way you might with store-bought flavored butters or finishing sauces, which can hide surprising additives. Ghee is already a pantry hero for anyone eating clean, and pairing it with fresh citrus and herbs only makes it more versatile. The optional garlic clove adds a gentle savory backbone, but the lemon zest and dill do plenty of heavy lifting on their own. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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8 servings
- ½ cup ghee
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest, finely grated
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Warm the ghee in a small saucepan over low heat until just melted and fluid, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it cool for 3–4 minutes until it is warm but no longer steaming.
- 2
Whisk the lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, garlic (if using), salt, and black pepper into the warm ghee until evenly combined.
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