How to Make Liquid Butter

5 from 1 vote

This is how to make liquid butter on the stove. NO need to buy it, make drawn butter, clarified butter or also called Ghee at home.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: butter, clarified, dairy free, ghee, liquid, melted

Servings:

Author: Justine

8 oz butter unsalted if adding into recipes, salted if using as butter alternative spreads like ghee, up to you
salt if you use unsalted but want to add just a bit for flavor, optional

Cut the Butter into smaller chunks or cubes and into a medium size saucepan. This will help it melt more evenly.
Melt the Butter in a saucepan or a microwave-safe container. Heat the butter gently over low to medium-low heat (or in short intervals in the microwave) until it completely melts.
Simmer and Skim once the butter is melted. Continue to cook it at a gentle simmer. As it simmers, the water content in the butter will evaporate, and the milk solids will separate and rise to the surface. Use a spoon, to skim off the foam and solids that float to the top. Discard those.
Strain after skimming off the solids. Remove from the heat source. To strain the liquid, you can pour it through a fine mesh sieve, cheesecloth, or a clean coffee filter into a container. This will remove any remaining solids and leave you with clear, clarified butter.
Cool to room temperature before transferring it to a storage container with a tight sealing lid. This can be stored at room temperature or in fridge.