Place the butter in the pot or the microwave dish.

Or place the dish in the microwave and heat on medium for about 10 minutes.

As you are heating it, every few minutes skim the surface with a ladle and remove any impurities.

Once you’ve finished heating it remove the pot or dish from the heat and allow the butter parts to separate and form individual levels, (see photo).

Skim off any more impurities and then carefully pour off the top golden layer and discard the white bottom layer.

The clarified butter can be used immediately or stored in the fridge (will require re-melting upon next use).