The Best Ways to Store Butter on the Counter
1. Use a Covered Butter Dish
A simple butter dish with a lid keeps out dust, odors, and airborne particles while slowing oxidation—the main reason butter tastes “off.”
2. Cut Only What You’ll Use Soon
Keep the main block refrigerated and place a smaller portion (half-stick or less) in the dish. Refill as needed.
3. Keep It Away from Heat
Store butter far from the stove, oven, or direct sunlight. Heat softens it excessively and speeds up spoilage.
4. Consider a French Butter Crock
A butter crock keeps butter airtight and cool using a small water seal—an elegant way to keep butter spreadable without refrigeration.
