Low Sugar Paleo Truffle Ghee
Rich, nutty, and deeply aromatic, this truffle ghee is the kind of finishing fat that makes everything it touches taste more luxurious. The process starts with clarifying real butter — slowly cooking it until the milk solids separate and turn golden, then straining them out through cheesecloth — which is exactly what makes this work without any added sugar sneaking in. Store-bought flavored butters and specialty spreads often hide sweeteners or additives you'd never expect, so making your own gives you complete control over every ingredient. Once the ghee cools to the right temperature, real black truffle and truffle oil go in, infusing the golden fat with that unmistakable earthy, almost intoxicating depth. A pinch of sea salt is all it takes to pull everything together. Spoon it over roasted vegetables, stir it into cauliflower mash, or let it melt onto a perfectly seared steak — it elevates just about anything. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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16 servings
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 oz black truffle, very thinly sliced or finely minced
- 1 tbsp black truffle oil
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Cut the butter into roughly 1-inch pieces and place in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Let it melt completely without stirring, then reduce the heat to low.
- 2
Cook the melted butter over low heat, undisturbed, until the white milk solids sink to the bottom and turn lightly golden, and the surface foam subsides, about 20–25 minutes. The liquid fat should be clear and amber-gold. Remove from heat.
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