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Iowa Butter Crock
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Focker
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Intrigued by Caliking's butter crock, I stumbled upon a handmade gem on Amazon.
Karen is out of Altoona, IA.
https://youtu.be/fiHFvByImkE
This piece has a different pattern from what is pictured, which I actually prefer less white. The Stony color best matched the countertop and backsplash.
This a larger butter crock, as one package of Kerrygold just fits. Most hold only one stick.
Filled it 1/3 with heavily salted water. It's nice to now have soft Kerrygold on demand.
Karen is out of Altoona, IA.
https://youtu.be/fiHFvByImkE
This piece has a different pattern from what is pictured, which I actually prefer less white. The Stony color best matched the countertop and backsplash.
This a larger butter crock, as one package of Kerrygold just fits. Most hold only one stick.
Filled it 1/3 with heavily salted water. It's nice to now have soft Kerrygold on demand.
Brandon
Quad Cities
"If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."
"If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."
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We have been a fan of KerryGold for a few years since first learning about it here. Then I purchased a French butter keeper from BB&B. I agree wholeheartedly - having the butter soft at room temperature is a win win!!!Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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You leave that on the counter top or in the fridge? Is it advantageous to churn your own butter stored in this?
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Yes - just on the counter. As @Focker said you put water in the bottom and salt it - I use coarse kosher - then when the crock is turned upside down that water seals the butter. I have NEVER had any KerryGold bad!Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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RRP said:Yes - just on the counter. As @Focker said you put water in the bottom and salt it - I use coarse kosher - then when the crock is turned upside down that water seals the butter. I have NEVER had any KerryGold bad!
I have one as well and I've never thought to salt the water? I'm assuming that's just for antibacterial properties correct?Rockwall, Tx LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.
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Yes. The salt was in the instructions that came with my bell.Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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That looks much nicer than the cheapo I bought at BBB. Love the way it works though. Never heard of salting the water, but I'm going to try that. I usually buy unsalted butter and I sometimes get a little mold on it if I don't use it quickly enough. I assume the salt in the water is intended to prevent that.
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
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RRP said:We have been a fan of KerryGold for a few years since first learning about it here. Then I purchased a French butter keeper from BB&B. I agree wholeheartedly - having the butter soft at room temperature is a win win!!!BrandonQuad Cities
"If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful." -
Carolina Q said:That looks much nicer than the cheapo I bought at BBB. Love the way it works though. Never heard of salting the water, but I'm going to try that. I usually buy unsalted butter and I sometimes get a little mold on it if I don't use it quickly enough. I assume the salt in the water is intended to prevent that.
Two tablespoons of kosher for this one is the recommendation. Maybe 1T if it's smaller. I read about the 2T of salt in the review section on amazon.
I'll change the water out when adding a new Kerrygold block.BrandonQuad Cities
"If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."
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