Let’s be real: Nothing beats the taste of butter on, well, everything. Whether you’re whipping up perfectly caramelized veggies for your holiday spread or a luscious sauce for pasta, that golden, buttery goodness is *chef’s kiss*. But because of its 350° F smoke point—the temperature at which a cooking fat begins to smoke and break down—butter actually can’t handle the kind of heat required to produce such culinary masterpieces.
But you know what can? Ghee.
This centuries-old South Asian staple is basically butter that’s living its most dynamic life. And as more home cooks discover its versatility and health benefits, it’s gaining serious traction in kitchens worldwide: The global ghee market is expected to exceed $91.86 billion by 2033.
So what exactly is it? Ghee is 100 percent butterfat (aka butter without all the stuff that makes it burn). Slowly simmering butter to remove the milk solids and water leaves behind this rich, golden fat, which tastes like nutty browned butter but performs like oil. And ghee’s smoke point of up to 485° F means it can handle high temperatures without breaking down—making it ideal for roasting, sautéing, baking, and so much more.
Of course, not all ghee is created equal. For a true taste of this time-honored ingredient, reach for 4th & Heart Ghee. The brand takes its sourcing seriously, crafting all of its ghee products from the milk of grass-fed cows raised on pasture in New Zealand and Australia. And since there’s no lactose left after filtration, 4th & Heart Ghee is a game-changer for anyone avoiding dairy or following keto or paleo diets.
With the holiday season thoroughly upon us, 4th & Heart’s range of ghee products are ideal for both simplifying and enhancing your festive cooking. From the brand’s Himalayan Pink Salt Ghee, which adds a touch of seasoning to anything you’re cooking, to its Ghee Sticks, ideal for making that batch of gingerbread cookies, each product is designed to help you cook confidently at any temperature.
Just drag and drop each 4th & Heart Ghee product below to discover its perfect use.
