It’s far less time than you probably think.
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For many cooks, butter is a grocery list staple.
Its infinitely helpful to have on hand.
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you’re able to use it for baking, cooking, and (of course!)
spreading liberally on toast.
Butter, like eggs, is one of those ingredients that seems to stay fresh for ages.
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But when it goes bad, its extremely unpleasant.
Not to mention, spoiled butter can make you sick.
So how do you keep butter fresh for longer?
Is it okay to store it on the counter if you want to use it for spreading?
Find the answers below.
Is It OK To Leave Butter On the Counter?
But is that safe?
Anecdotally, Ive always stored butter on my counter and its never spoiled before I use it.
(That said, a stick of butter never hangs around my house for longer than a week.)
How Do You Store Butter to Keep it Fresh?
The best way to store butter is in the refrigerator.
Once opened, butter will last in the refrigerator for about a month, according to Kerrygold.
To maximize this potential, be sure your refrigerator is under 40F.
37F is the optimal temperature for keeping perishable foods fresh but not frozen.
And speaking of icy temperatures: Can you freeze butter?
Does Salt or Fat Content Affect Butters Freshness?
Salted butter and butter with a higher fat contentsometimes known as European orEuropean-style buttertastes delicious.
Fat is also a preservative, so higher-fat butterbetween 85 and 90 percent butterfatmay last even longer.
