Never tear up your toast again with hard butter using Norpro's Butter Keeper. Butter keepers use water to seal out air, keeping butter soft, sweet and fresh for up to 30 days, without refrigeration. The stoneware crock is decorated with a blue band design and looks great on your counter or table. Norpro's Butter Keeper is 4 inches tall and 3.5 inches in diameter. Hand washing is recommended.
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Product Details
Product Length:
6.0 inches
Product Width:
6.0 inches
Product Height:
6.0 inches
Product Weight:
1.5 pounds
Package Length:
4.7 inches
Package Width:
4.0 inches
Package Height:
3.9 inches
Package Weight:
1.45 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 228 reviews
Features
Glazed Stoneware Keeper, keeps butter fresh for 30 days without refrigeration
Holds up to 1 cube of butter
Water in base seals out air to keep butter soft, sweet, and spreadable
Measures 3.5 inches in diameter and 4 inches tall
Hand washing recommended
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87 of 88 found the following review helpful:
It does its job well, but... Apr 06, 2007
By Jimmy K Never having used one before, I was pleased to see how well the butter keeper works. It's such a practical gadget based on a simple principle.
Unfortunately, after about six months the Norpro revealed a problem that makes me think it should be replaced. The glazing developed many (almost invisible) hairline cracks under the butter, and oil from the butter was then absorbed by the clay container. After washing and drying, the container now slowly oozes rancid oil through the glaze. It continues oozing for many days, even after repeated washing.
I have come to love having softened butter on hand, and I will definitely buy another butter keeper, but I'll try a different brand. Perhaps this is one instance of getting what you pay for.
56 of 56 found the following review helpful:
Keeps butter fresh and spreadable Jul 15, 2005
By Homemaker
"ela-123"
It keeps butter soft and ready to use. Water should be changed every 2-3 days to keep it fresh. We use a lot of butter and this makes it more convenient. It's not too large (about 4" high and 3.75" across) and holds a stick of butter. The easiest way to put butter in is to let it get soft before using a knife to pack it into the bowl on the lid. I try to get all the air pockets out and not let the butter mound over at the top. When the top goes into the base it will push the butter further in. When taking off the top, I usually let the excess water drip into the base so it doesn't get too messy. Washes easily in hot soapy water. You could put the whole thing in the fridge if you're not going to use the butter for a while.
46 of 47 found the following review helpful:
Good Buy Oct 15, 2005
By Rence It really does work. I was kind of skeptical, but I really do hate spreading butter when it's cold. I hate it melting and making a mess on my counter too. So I thought I'd try it.
This little guy keeps the butter contained, soft and spreadable. I even bought my brother one for his kitchen.
142 of 157 found the following review helpful:
Performance depends on ambient temperature May 21, 2007
By J. Martin The ambient temperature in the room where you keep this has a significant effect on how well it works. It's pretty much the ideal way to store butter if the room temperature stays constant between about 60 and 75 degrees F. Below 60 degrees, the butter will be too hard to spread without tearing soft bread; above 75 degrees it will begin to melt and spoil even though air can't get to it. I much prefer fresh air, so I use heat and A/C as little as possible. When the indoor temperature falls within the optimum range I use and enjoy the butter keeper very much. Since that works out to be about half the time here in Western NY, I'm giving this three stars. The rest of the year I keep the butter in the fridge. I haven't seen anybody else even mention temperature as an issue, so I'm doing it.
24 of 24 found the following review helpful:
For Raw and Pasteuized Butter: THE PRO'S and CON'S of a BUTTER BELL ...all worth it! Apr 06, 2009
By B. A. Sjoblom - Chyatte I've used this butter bell for quite some time. I make homemade butter from fresh raw (unpasteurized) milk and the butter bell keeps it fresh on my counter top. The butter bell works well in cooler months but when summer sets in, it is possible for the butter to slide into the water --butter is still good, just scoop it out of the water. In winter months, change the water every few days; in summer months, use very cold water and change it everyday. Use around 1.5" of salted tap water in your butter bell to make the seal. The purpose of the water is to seal the butter off so it will not oxidize as quickly. The purpose of the salt is to stop mold in the summer months. It sounds like a lot work but it doesn't take 10 seconds. For those of you who buy retail butter, it is pasteurized and usually salted so it keeps longer than homemade butter. In Summer, place your butter bell in the fridge after retiring for the evening. First thing in the morning, take it out for the day. In winter, if changing the water regularly your butter will stay fresh on the counter for several weeks; however, in summer, your butter will only stay fresh for a week. If using raw butter in the butter bell you can only leave it out for a week in winter and a few days in summer. You must wash your butter bell in hot water and soap when all butter has been used before putting in more butter or it might mold (especially if you don't use salt in your water). Again, it may seem like a lot of time spent but it is not once you do it a few times it only takes seconds. I hope this helps.
based on 228 reviews
It does its job well, but... Apr 06, 2007
By Jimmy K
Keeps butter fresh and spreadable Jul 15, 2005
By Homemaker
"ela-123"
