High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Paleo Truffle Ghee
Rich, nutty, and deeply aromatic, this truffle ghee is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more luxurious. The process starts with clarifying real unsalted butter — slowly cooking it until the milk solids separate and turn golden, then straining them out entirely — which is exactly what makes this recipe work so well for anyone avoiding processed sweeteners and additives. Store-bought flavored butters and finishing oils are notorious for hiding unwanted ingredients, but here every single component is clean and intentional. Once the clarified fat cools to the right temperature, real black truffle and truffle oil are stirred in, filling the kitchen with that unmistakable earthy, almost intoxicating fragrance. A pinch of sea salt ties it all together and keeps the flavor balanced rather than one-note. 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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