How to make Ghee - Simple steps to successfully make ghee at home AND save money over store bought!

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Learning to make Ghee is a great Homestead skill! Ghee is a healthy, shelf stable fat that has a higher heat point than butter. Butter’s heat point is 350* and ghee’s is 485*. Another homegrown, so good for you product from the homestead🥰. God bless!

[@casandrajohnsonberry7071]

Thank you this is what I mean new ideas and skill to my new retired live. God bless you

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Thank you so much for the kind words of feedback😊. God’s richest blessings to you❤️

[@stellasingleton7640]

I heard about you from Mary on "Mary's Nest." It's 2022 now, and a lot of Christian's are looking for soothing voices of true believers to listen to in these stressful times. Needless to say, I'll be listening to you regularly. Thank the good Lord for you.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Thank you for the sweet words of encouragement! We need to stay focused on our Heavenly Father but the noise and chaos around is so distracting. It humbles me to know I can ease that just a little these days. God bless you and yours❤️

[@whathappenedwas7083]

Thank you for the in depth video on making ghee in this way. Never have done any dairy making but you're inspiring me to be braved and try. Love the ending message about our messiah whom I believe was named Yeshua in Hebrew meaning salvation. Either way, may the Almighty keep you and bless you in these times we find ourselves in.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Oh thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! What a blessing to know that this video has brought you inspiration. I’m confident you can make ghee. It’s a wonderful pantry staple in our home. We do serve an amazing Heavenly Father and what better name than Yeshua and may He bless you richly!!❤️

[@kimberlygoff3157]

❤ beautiful!!

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@lispottable]

Great instructional video. Thanks.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Thank you for the kind words of encouragement🤗

[@Manyanababy]

❤️❤️❤️

[@crystalm5152]

you are so precious.... Very soothing listening to you.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Oh goodness thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching😊

[@AllOutBible]

sigh...i made another batch. This time I started from the lowest possible temperature on the stove. The butter melted just fine. The bubbles started small, and I thought everything was going to go well this batch. But then everything start to roiling, and suddenly there was a burning smell. I hadn't even left the stove, and there were barely any milk solids. But something burned, and there I was again, over the kitchen sink, trying to separate out the burned stuff on the bottom without losing too much oil. I've decided I'm not going to let it bother me or worry me too much. I'm just going to keep making batches, pay the best attention I can, and work on improving them each time. And I'll stop using Target store brand butter. There's just SO MUCH water in it. I'm so glad you're willing to teach us these things.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Oh bless your heart! I do find that store bought butter does have a higher water content. That makes it more difficult to render down. If you have an electric stove you may have to move the ghee off the burner from time to time as you adjust your heat. You will definitely get a feel for it the more you try. It sounds like you are really enjoying the journey🤗.

[@susie3790]

Thank you Jackie. Great information presented in easy to understand directions. Gotta try this. Sent here by Mary!

[@LittleCountryCabin]

You are quite welcome! Mary is such a dear😊. I would love an update if you give making ghee a try❤️

[@mikaelnazir7768]

Great thanks darlin, I want to try this. I can get store-bought salt-free butter next time I make a trip to town. Blessings multiplied in Christ.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

You are quite welcome!! Store bought works very well but I have found that the moisture content might be a bit higher so may take a little longer to reach that perfect point. Thanks so much for watching and God bless you as well🤗

[@RuffCut]

"providing as much as you can, by your own hand, for your family." Amen Great point...you can learn a lot of these skills before you begin homesteading. Thanks for sharing your insight and skills

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment. It’s such a blessing to me😊. God’s blessings to y’all brother in Christ❤️

[@MarysNest]

Hi Jackie, What a great video. You did such a beautiful job making this ghee. I have not done this in years and now I am excited to try it. Thank you for the inspiration...and thank you so much for how beautifully you explain how to do the best for our families. You are such a blessing. Love, Mary❤️❤️❤️

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Thank you so much for the kind words😊. Ghee is SO good for us and better if we can make it ourselves. Of course Lily keeps me in butter, ghee, milk, cheese, AND fertilizer🤣. Mary you are such a blessing to so many. You encourage people to cook better food for themselves and family. That’s what it’s all about. God bless you dear friend

[@FermentedHomestead]

I’ve never seen this way of making ghee, I’ve only ever warmed it enough to separate and poured it off. Thank you for sharing! I’m happy to find your channel through Mary’s Nest 💜

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Fermented Homestead Thank you for stopping by! I hope you give this a try. It really makes a great end project. Mary is a dear and a blessing😊. Stop by often to see what’s new. I’ve got lots more on the way🤗. God’s blessings to you!!❤️

[@AllOutBible]

this is a nice way to make ghee. with health stuff, I like to do the most with the small amount of energy I have each day. so this works for me.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Thank you for the sweet words of encouragement! I’m glad you found value in this video. May God richly bless you❤️

[@marina_m11]

Thank you for this beautiful video! I love your method of teaching and encouragement to do as much as we can with our own hands for our families. My child and I are actually in an apartment in the city, and have a tiny garden on the porch. I'd love a homestead, but rather than be discouraged, I'm inspired to gain all the skills and knowledge I can to help us and make us healthier. I was sent over from wonderful Mary's Nest, and am now a subscriber. Love and gratitude to you, sweet Jackie!

[@LittleCountryCabin]

What kind words!! Mary is such a sweet lady❤️. Thank you so much for sharing your story. Mine is similar as we lived in a mobile home park as a young couple with dreams of one day owning a small farm/homestead. I did the same! I learned as much as I could and am grateful for those years. I believe they made us more appreciative and stronger. You have inspired and encouraged me and I thank you for that and for the sub🤗. May God richly bless you and your daughter❤️

[@Lindash04]

I love this video on how to make ghee and I love that you said just start where you are. Even at my age that’s exactly what I’m doing! God bless

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Welcome! So glad you stopped by😀. Mary is such a sweetheart and she keeps me encouraged. Thank you for the kind words. I firmly believe we can all do something no matter how small or insignificant it may seem. The journey to self sufficient/traditional living starts with the first step. So glad that you were encouraged by my video that’s what it’s all about😊. May God bless you richly❤️

[@KatyInNH]

Love your channel and subscribed! Found you from Mary's nest!

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Thank you for becoming a part of my journey. Love Mary and her great channel! I have the BEST subscribers and they keep me so encouraged. Thank you for the kind words and God bless🥰

[@AmitUP-tp2kw]

My mother makes ghee every week. Same process. I love the aroma. Thanks for sharing.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

You're quite welcome! Have a blessed and peaceful day ❤️

[@prairiegirlcowboyhomestead5876]

This has been on my list of to do things here! Love it! Xoxo

[@LittleCountryCabin]

You can do it! Ghee is so useful and so good for us🤗. God bless y’all!❤️

[@bigsistermaria5578]

Thank you so much for this video. It was a blessing to hang out with you while the ghee was cooking. All the glory goes to God. I am so looking forward to making this. I'm a big fan of Middle Eastern food so this is great to add to all my Middle Eastern spices. May the Lord richly bless you and your family. Your sister in Christ Maria. ❤️

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Thank you so much for the sweet words of encouragement🥰. God has blessed us with so many good and useful things and ghee is definitely one of my favorites. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. It really keeps me motivated. God bless you as well friend❤️

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Beauty in a jar! Very good video, your such a sweetheart, hope all is well, God Bless,xoxoxo

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Whippoorwill Holler Thank you for the kind words😊. I’m so looking forward to more and more wood stove videos! You and Mr Brown are a great blessing😊. God bless y’all❤️

[@eduardosalcedosr1727]

Hi JACKIE, Great 🎥video, well explain 👍the GHEE looks beautiful, I'd been making ghee for many years, but I have never made ghee with homemade butter, that will make it real GHEE😳😳 👍👍 subscribed👍👍 GOD🙏🙏BLESS YOU. EDUARDO MIAMI FL. 🇺🇸

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Eduardo Salcedo Sr: We love ghee and make LOTS of it. It’s so good for you. Thank you subbing and commenting. It’s a great blessing to me. Love the American flag in your comment!❤️. God bless you and yours!

[@cozykimmi]

So glad I found your channel!! 💗💗💗

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Welcome! So glad you’re here👏🎊🎉. Thank you for leaving a comment. It encourages me and blesses me. God bless!

[@hmmm..2733]

Wonderfully presented. Thank you very much!

[@LittleCountryCabin]

You’re quite welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting😃

[@lindachandler2293]

Beautiful

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Thank you Miss Linda❤️

[@mar-linaustell7505]

Here from Mary's Nest. Thanks

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Welcome! Mary is such an awesome lady. Love her and her channel❤️. Thank you for stopping by. I have the BEST subscribers! God bless you and yours❤️

[@mysouljourney0]

Great video. Thanks for taking us through the whole process. Now I can make my own😁

[@LittleCountryCabin]

So glad you enjoyed it! Ghee is such a wonderful product to have on your pantry shelf. We use it as a substitute for cooking oil in a lot of things. We love being able to make our own. Thank you so much for watching and leaving feedback. May God richly bless you!❤️

[@Therealsmua]

Awesome video on making Ghee!! And the talk you gave on being able to learn all the homesteading skills even while living in an apartment is so motivating! Although I live in a huge city right now I'm not able to make my own butter but I do have access to local raw butter so I will definitely try to make my own ghee soon!! I am looking forward to homesteading in the future once I have my own family so for now I will practice as much as possible 😊God Bless !!

[@sandrawatson7638]

I absolutely love the way you make your Ghee. I’ve watched several channels and selected yours. This is my second time making it for myself. Two pounds last me for one month. I also love your beautiful spirit. Thanks 🙏🏾 for sharing.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Thank you so much for the sweet words of encouragement! Ghee is so good for us and I love seeing the butter transformed into something shelf stable. Love that you found some value in this video🤗. That’s what it’s all about! God bless you and yours❤️

[@gardenstatesowandsew]

Thank you. I love it 🥰

[@LittleCountryCabin]

You’re quite welcome ❤️

[@steveevans1841]

I like your method of making Ghee, it is very similar to Pam's method at RoseRed Homestead. will check out some more of your videos. Have a great day Steve.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

I just love Pam🥰. She is so talented and a kind hearted soul. Thank you for the sweet words of encouragement and thank you for watching. What a blessing! Merry Christmas to you and yours❤️

[@margiejcupcakeprincess4711]

You are a blessing to my heart ❤️

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Thank you for the kind words😊. May God richly bless you!!❤️

[@desertfox3860]

I've watched several videos on how to make ghee and this one is the most succinct. Thanks for sharing.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Thank you for the kind comment! God bless❤️

[@HanginOutWithStan]

AMEN to the end!!! ❤❤❤🤠

[@LittleCountryCabin]

+Hangin Out With Stan God is so good!!

[@HanginOutWithStan]

@@LittleCountryCabin AMEN to that!!! He really truly is!!!

[@thesweetspot2079]

Awesome video! I am definitely trying this one out for my middle eastern dishes. Thanks for sharing, I loving seeing your videos. Blessings to you and yours 😊

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Thank you so much! Ghee would be excellent in middle eastern cooking🤗. It is a staple and very revered in India and Pakistan. It is SO good for us! Looking forward to more of your videos😉. God bless❤️

[@sunshinegypsea]

That ghee is gorgeous! Where do u get the flour sack towels at? Could u use cheesecloth instead? Thank you for your advice on learning these things now! I’m currently in the process of selling my home to move to the country so I can have a small farm! I’m trying to learn all of this before I can get there! I love your videos! ❤❤❤

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Thank you!! I actually found these at Walmart near the kitchen towels. Sam’s Club also carries a little heavier weave towel but I like the lighter weight because it allows the oil to flow thru better. Cheese cloth would probably be too porous tho. I love your enthusiasm and joy and wish you the best on your goals. Thank you for the sweet words and have a blessed day❤️

[@veracampbell9583]

Very thoughtful and interesting video. I loved watching your ghee being made.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Thank you so much! Ghee is so good for us and much less expensive to make at home. Thank you for your kind words and may God bless you today❤️

[@veracampbell9583]

Little Country Cabin I don’t have access to fresh milk or butter but I’m going to try store bought and give this a try. Thank you so much.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Vera Campbell Store bought will do fine. Just make sure it’s unsalted😉. Keep me posted on how it turned out or if you have a problem.

[@veracampbell9583]

Little Country Cabin thank you I sure will.

[@HanginOutWithStan]

Jackie I don't know how I missed this. I do normally get notified of your new videos but if I received one for this video I missed it. I have a new KZbin friend I was telling about you. In many ways you and her are alike. I want her to subscribe to your channel so I will give her the link to this video. Her name is Tina. She is Cuban, married to Kevin, who is from England. They live in either Oregon or Washington. Their channel I believe is called Striving for the Simple Life.

[@carolchurch3727]

I want to make this .

[@LittleCountryCabin]

You can do it!! Thanks for stopping by🤗. God bless!❤️

[@IrishAnnie]

You don’t have to put canning lids and bands on it for preservation? I’m doing a long term prep and want it to be safe. Go Bless YOU!!!

[@LittleCountryCabin]

You certainly could but you aren’t actually “canning” the butter. You are really harvesting the fat. If it is rendered down and all moisture is removed from the cooking process you are left with just the liquid fat and milk solids. Moisture is the enemy, setting you up for mold which ruins the ghee. I do keep a watch out for mold in my jars but don’t usually have any. Once in a while I will have some show up which tells me I probably was in a hurry and didn’t wait for that perfect point. That’s rare because I’m very patient when it comes to making my ghee. The clean oil will last for months on the shelf but it can get rancid like other fats with time but we use ours up quickly. You can store it in the refrigerator and it will last almost indefinitely. Hope this helps answer your concerns. Thank you for watching and asking a great question! God’s richest blessings to you🤗

[@bjc8653]

I really like your explanation of this. A few months ago a woman from India was at my home. She cooked some amazing Indian dishes for us and then later she showed me how to make ghee. I just love ghee. Nice video.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Oh what a wonderful experience! We love ghee here in this house too🤗. I would relish an opportunity to watch someone from India make ghee😀. Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback. May God richly bless you ❤️

[@bjc8653]

@@LittleCountryCabin oh, i should have mentioned... I've watched several videos and yours is the closest to how she made it. However she never stirred it, even the top. She just swirled the pan by the handle a few times. She knew it was done by the change in bubbling sound to more of a "snap".

[@LittleCountryCabin]

@@bjc8653 This is great info! Thanks for sharing it with me🤗. I will try the swirl next time. It makes perfect sense, as well as the “snap” sound. Thank you!

[@JuanRodriguez-qo2xx]

I got it all clear , bigger bubbles But i panicked and remove it from the heat When the bttr sediments were ligh yellow. Do i have ghee or not? Thanks much.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

@@JuanRodriguez-qo2xx you probably will be fine. Just strain it as usual. If in doubt you can store it in the refrigerator just as a precaution. 😀

[@staceytolbertson3473]

Hi Jackie. I love your videos and your hospitality. I have seen this video before but now I am wanting to make some ghee so I watched it again. My husband went and bought some ghee, I almost fainted. The first thing you said was not to use salted butter. We have this Kerry gold butter that neither of us likes but it is salted. Will that work or should I go get some unsalted? Thank you.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Hello! It would be fine to use the salted butter. The taste may be a bit different but still very good. One thing to note tho. The butter may foam more because of the salt so be sure to use an oversized boiler. I’m so excited you are going to make ghee! You already know it’s a lot more economical than store bought. Remember patience is the key to success. Good luck and thanks so much for the support and God bless❤️

[@mimitodd8781]

Looks so wonderful! Thank you for this video!

[@HanginOutWithStan]

Jackie, give us a video of your chickens sometime please.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

As soon as the weather clears up I’ll get to it🤗

[@HanginOutWithStan]

@@LittleCountryCabin thank you!!! ⚘ And Lily.

[@AllOutBible]

but on the plus side, making pancakes in ghee is amazing. it even improves the flavor of the sugar free maple syrup I had to switch to since my diabetes diagnosis.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Yes!! My “go to” oil for so many things! Especially pancakes😉. It even compliments the flavor of my Einkorn pancakes. They have a sweet nutty taste that blends well with ghee😊

[@foggylog19]

What kind of cloth is equivalent of a flour sack towel, I haven't heard of them here. ETA could you use an empty cloth rice bag, cut up and finished edges? Although I wouldn't know where/how that cloth was treated but it held rice?

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Thank you for asking😃. 100% cotton single layer cloth diapers would be about the same as our flour sack towels. You could also use washed unbleached muslin as well. Thank you for watching and for a great question. God bless!❤️

[@judyblaise1639]

Hello Jackie, Mary from Mary’s Nest sent me. I loved watching you make Ghee and I’m going to make it for my daughters for Christmas (or maybe a little early). Why do you think lard is good for you? My mother used lard all the time, but in the 60’s? Lard was supposed to be bad for you, so I’m just wondering for your take on it (I’ve also noticed more people liking lard and rendering it themselves. One last thing, how do you clean your flour sack towel after you use to strain the ghee? Thank you so much and I have subscribed.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Welcome to our Cabin! Thank you so much for the encouraging feedback and great questions. In my journey to move away from processed foods to more whole, nutrient dense foods my research led me to the revelation that fats in their natural, unaltered state were actually good for us. The medical field is slowly beginning to acknowledge this as well. It’s been found that the process of hydrogenation is a terrible process that affects our health in a negative way. Things like shortening and margarine are hydrogenated, highly processed foods. A book that I highly recommend is “Nourishing Traditions” by Sally Fallon. She goes in-depth into our food supply and how so much that we purchase and eat has been altered and actually stripped of so much nutrition. Her book will be an encouragement if you are wanting to start eating healthier. Thank you so much for the sub! I really have the best subscribers on KZbin! Please feel free to ask questions anytime and God bless❤️

[@iterrilee]

Great video! Thank you! I have one question-do you know why you can’t use salted butter?

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Great question! My understanding is that the salt can make the butter froth or bubble up even more so you would want to use an even larger pot to prevent boil overs. As for taste it seems most of the salt is captured in the milk solids and thus removed from the ghee left at the end. If all you have or can find is salted it’s perfectly fine to use. Thanks for watching and for the great question. God bless!❤️

[@iterrilee]

Thank you!

[@VintageTheresa]

Can you use salted butter?

[@LittleCountryCabin]

VintageTheresa it’s not preferred but if that is all I had I certainly would. Unsalted would be your first choice. Hope this helps and thanks for stopping by. God bless❤️

[@dougprentice1363]

So is the point that it's shelf stable?

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Yes sir, and to have a higher flash point oil as well. Ghee can be heated to 400+ ° before scorching. As for shelf life, if you clarify it correctly and basically remove all moisture it is shelf stable for months and even up to a year. I’m actually using some that is a little over a year old and it is wonderful. The enemy is moisture which can set you up for mold. Very clean jars are also of upmost importance. Thanks for a wonderful question.

[@AllOutBible]

I made my first batch of ghee! it's not so good looking. the milk solids at the bottom started to caramelize. so I stood over the sink trying to get as much of them out as I could with a fork. I used target store brand butter. there's so much water in it. so my ghee isn't a regular color and there's still milk solids in the bottom. but it's there.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Keep trying! You love get it before you know it! I would store in the fridge.

[@scottishnotirish]

How long does the process take?

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Great question! It depends but I set aside about 45 mins. Usually doesn’t take that long tho. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting🤗. Encourages me so much! God bless❤️

[@auntievoldster9355]

Eat the solids yourself. Makes great sandwich spread. Almost tastes like fried cream.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

What a great idea! Thanks for sharing this. I bet it taste wonderful. Thank you for watching and commenting. God bless❤️

[@lindachandler2293]

I made it once to see if I could. I don't regularly use it so I didn't do it again. I always froze my extra butter.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

We freeze a lot of butter too. Especially when it’s getting close to time to dry Lily up for her calf birthing. Love our home butter😊. Thank you for the comment. Blessings to you ❤️

[@eppiechurch5019]

I made homemade ghee from our milk but as soon as I put the ghee in theason jars, I immediately put the lids on and a few minutes I will hear a ping. The reason why I put lid on while hot to it will seal for longer shelf life. Would that hurt my ghee fromdoing so? Thanks in advance for getting back to me. May God bless in everything you do.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

What a great question! I really understand about hearing that ping😊. It’s a wonderful sound! My concern would be condensation building up in the jar and on the lid which could lead to mold. I would keep a close eye on it and if you have any doubts you can certainly store the jars in the refrigerator. Thank you for the wonderful feedback and God bless❤️

[@bethbrec]

@@LittleCountryCabin Hi! Just watched this video and had this same thought about sealing it while hot. If you've cooked the butter and removed the moisture, what would be left to cause the condensation? Wouldn't the vacuum created resulting in the "ping" of the lid keep the air out, thus creating a better environment for the ghee? If it's shelf stable without "sealing", wouldn't it have longer shelf life "sealed"? Genuinely curious.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

@@bethbrec I have been giving some thought to this lately. When I render lard I fill the jars nearly to the brim and place a canning lid on while still quite warm. It seals with that “ping”. Technically not canned but sealing out air movement. If I have removed the moisture from the butter (rendering) could I not “seal” the ghee for even longer shelf life? I think I will try that with a jar or two next time I make ghee and see how it turns out over time. Thanks for asking a great question!! God bless❤️

[@bethbrec]

@@LittleCountryCabin Thank you for replying! I hope you will post a video to let us know how it turns out. 👍

[@LittleCountryCabin]

@@bethbrec I definitely will😉

[@evelynsantiago8135]

Yeah that’s what he just told me at what time