How long do you cook ghee?

[justalittledash 3]

So, how long do you guys have to cook your ghee?  I've made it a few times and lately it feels like it's taking forever to brown, like 2-3 hours.

[ShannonM816 5620]

I don't remember it taking that long when I've made it, but I have seen recipes that say cook for an hour or 90 minutes. You don't have to cook it until it's brown for it to be edible or Whole30 compliant -- if you cook it until it separates, but doesn't brown, and then strain it, you've got clarified butter, and that is fine to use. Browning it changes the flavor,  but it's the separation and straining that make it okay to use in Whole30.

You might be able to turn your heat up a little bit to get it to brown faster, but if you try that you really want to keep an eye on it to be sure it doesn't burn. 

[Rebe_J 384]

I follow Alton Brown's technique and it takes about 10 minutes to get brown enough for me. When it foams up the second time, I turn off the heat. After it settles back down, I strain it.

[ladyshanny 7992]

I use this tutorial. If you do want it browned, you would continue to stir and cook after the second foaming but be very vigilant. Shouldn't take more than an hour from start to cleanup!

https://thehealthyfoodie.com/homemade-ghee/

 

[okapi 2]

I found a big ol’ jar of ghee at Costco. Totally worth it!

[ladyshanny 7992]

4 hours ago, okapi said:

I found a big ol’ jar of ghee at Costco. Totally worth it!

Oh, score!