How to Make Drawn Butter Recipe
Are you familiar with the term Drawn Butter? Many people haven’t heard of it before, or if they have, are unsure of what it’s referring to. Essentially, drawn butter is melted butter. In fact, if you’re a fan of lobster or crab, you may have dipped it into a bowl of drawn butter before biting into it.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 lb unsalted butter
Instructions
- Cut the butter into pieces and add to a small saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium-low heat, allowing the butter to melt completely and start bubbling.
- Reduce the heat to the lowest setting.
- A milky froth will start to appear on the surface. Use a skimmer or a spoon to remove the froth until no more appears. This will take 10-15 minutes.
- Place a sieve over a medium measuring cup or bowl and line it with several layers of cheesecloth.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly pour the clear liquid into the sieve, taking care not to pour in any of the milky residue from the bottom of the pot.
- Enjoy with your meal or transfer to a mason jar to store and use later.
Notes
- Unsalted butter is less likely to burn during the boiling process, but salted butter can also be used.
- It's normal to sometimes hear sputtering sounds when the butter is boiling. This indicates that the water is evaporating through the fat.
- Drawn butter can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 months, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.