Black Pepper Free Paleo Truffle Ghee
Rich, aromatic, and deeply luxurious, this truffle ghee is the kind of condiment that quietly elevates everything it touches — from roasted vegetables to a simple piece of grilled meat. The process of slowly clarifying butter until the milk solids turn golden and the fat runs clear is genuinely satisfying to watch, and the result is a shelf-stable, dairy-casein-free fat that fits a paleo lifestyle beautifully. Once the ghee cools to that sweet spot around 150–160°F, the sliced or minced black truffle and truffle oil go in, perfuming the whole batch with that unmistakable earthy, almost intoxicating aroma. A pinch of fine sea salt is the only seasoning here — no pepper, no spice blends, nothing that could sneak in unwanted heat or irritation. For anyone avoiding black pepper due to sensitivity or dietary protocol, this recipe is a rare treat that doesn't ask you to compromise on flavor at all. Store it in a glass jar in the fridge and you'll have a finishing fat on hand that makes even the most straightforward weeknight meal feel like something special.
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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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