Melt the butter in a skillet or small saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for one minute.
6 Tablespoons Unsalted butter
After one minute, add in the chopped sage and garlic. Once it starts to foam, stir frequently and continue simmering until the butter browns. You'll know the difference when it changes consistencies to a thin liquid and the milk solids start separating and turning a rich golden brown.
4 Sage leaves, 1 clove Garlic
Quickly remove from the heat and pour into a cooled dish or bowl to stop the cooking process, then serve!
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Browned butter burns quickly! Keep a careful eye on the sauce once it gets thin and starts bubbling and remove it from the heat as soon as it browns.
For the most even cooking, cut the butter into chunks.
To keep the sauce from overcooking, pour it from the pan into a cool bowl.
Don't add the garlic too early; it can overcook easily.