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Iowa Butter Crock

Focker
Focker Posts: 8,364
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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. 


Brandon
Quad Cities
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    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!!!
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,387
    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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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    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! 
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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    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?


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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    Yes. The salt was in the instructions that came with my bell.
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    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.

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    Michael 
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited June 2018
    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!!!
    Yeah, it's more of an Irish butter dish, as Kerrygold is all that gets used.  Finishing up the large spreadable tub from Sam's.  Jewel Foods had a 2 for $5 sale recently, stocked up the freezer.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited June 2018
    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.
    Yes it is.  I only get unsalted butter as well.
    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.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
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