Ghee versus Kerrygold page

[JackieKessler]

Is ghee really that much better to cook with than Kerrygold butter?

[noodletoy]

because the milkfat solids are removed ghee has a higher smoke point than butter. your call.

[JackieKessler]

**takes notes** Thanks, noodletoy!

[magicmerl]

I make my own ghee from butter. Ghee is better because the milk solids 'burn' (go brown and smoke) at high temperatures.

[JackieKessler]

Many thanks, magicmeri!

[Nady]

But if you don't actually 'burn' them, those milk solids add a lot of flavor~ I think it depends on what you're cooking!

[magicmerl]

Yeah, if you are doing a lower temperature stiry fry (say simmering onions, tomatoes and courgettes together) then butter does taste awesome.

It's when you are frying meat that I turn to the ghee.

[Lawyerchick12]

i prefer the taste of Ghee to butter though...so I actually rather it for stirfry etc

[marthat]

I'm trying my first jar of ghee. I find it to be intensely flavourful. Like butter on steroids. I'm enjoying it during my Whole30, as it's an allowed fat while staying "dairy-free". Never have tried Kerrygold.

[john_e_turner_ii]

I bought some ghee recently, and I do not find it to be as good as butter. Maybe it's the brand I bought. It is good, and has a nice buttery taste, but it's nowhere near the greatest thing ever like I hear people say.