2) Should You Keep Butter on the Counter or in the Fridge? Here’s the Real Scoop

Butter is mostly fat with little protein or sugar, making it less prone to spoilage. Salted butter is even safer thanks to salt’s preservative qualities. However, butter can still go rancid from heat, light, or air exposure.

How Long Can It Sit Out?

  • Salted butter: Safe on the counter for 1–2 weeks if kept in a covered dish away from heat.
  • Unsalted butter: Best kept refrigerated; only leave it out for short periods.
  • Hot kitchens: Refrigerate butter, even salted, during warm months.

Storage Tips

  • Use a covered butter dish.
  • Keep it in a cool, shaded spot.
  • Only leave out small amounts.
  • Clean the dish between uses.

How to Spot Spoiled Butter

  • Smell: Sour or soapy.
  • Color: Dark, oily, or spotted.
  • Taste: Bitter or stale.

French Butter Crocks

These seal out air using water and can keep butter fresh for up to a month if maintained daily.

So… Who’s Right?

Both sides have a point. Butter can safely be left out under the right conditions—especially if it’s salted and stored properly. Or, keep most in the fridge and just leave out a little at a time.

Bottom line: Choose what works best for your kitchen and preferences. Butter doesn’t have to be a battlefield—just a delicious part of your day.

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