Kasemeister Creamery - Ghee, South Dakota

Concentrated butter richness gives Kasemeister Creamery - Ghee a useful place beside the stove and at the table. This clarified butter is made by simmering butter to evaporate water and separate the milk solids, then straining the remaining golden fat. Produced by the South Dakota farmstead creamery, it brings a buttery accent to sautéed vegetables, rice, roasted potatoes, and warm bread.

Product Details:

• Product Type: Ghee, a form of clarified butter.
• Ingredients: Pasteurized milk, whole cream, and salt.
• Production: Butter is simmered to evaporate water and separate milk solids; the resulting butterfat is strained.
• Dietary Information: Gluten-free.
• Allergen: Contains milk.
• Preservatives: Made without preservatives.
• Storage Classification: Shelf-stable.

Flavor & Culinary Character:

Golden in appearance, this ghee concentrates butter’s richness into a cooking fat that melts readily into warm food. Its buttery character suits both savory dishes and sweet preparations, adding richness without requiring additional seasonings. Use a small amount to finish vegetables or grains, or incorporate it during cooking when butter flavor is part of the dish.

Producer’s Background:

Käsemeister Creamery opened in 2018 at Spink Hutterite Colony near Frankfort, South Dakota, creating a new outlet for the community’s dairy production. The farmstead business draws on its own dairy herd for its cheese range and combines farming with processing on the colony’s land. Jeremy Wipf, identified as creamery manager in 2024 reporting, described an operation built and staffed by community members, with a range extending from cheddar and Gouda to fresh cheeses and other dairy products.

Use & Storage Suggestions:

Try ghee for sautéing mushrooms, coating potatoes before roasting, or blooming spices for a rice or lentil dish. Spoon a little over warm flatbread, popcorn or cooked vegetables, or use it in a recipe that specifically calls for ghee. Keep the container tightly closed, use a clean, dry utensil, and protect it from moisture and direct sunlight. Follow the package’s storage directions and best-before date, including any instructions for handling after opening.