Drawn butter is butter that has been melted, solids left in.
Clarified butter is melted then the solids removed.
Clarified is used when you need a high smoking point. Drawn is used for things like lobster candles and at times emulsification sauces.
Had this discussion more than once over the years, with more than one chef ... seems to come out about 50/50 if it is the same thing or not. |