Thekitchn iconThekitchnAug 27, 2026

I Tested 7 Butter Storage Options — The Winner Is the Most Convenient One I’ve Ever Used

For years, I would simply store sticks of butter in the wrappers they came in. Then I got my first butter dish, and wow, was the cute vintage number with a doorknob for a handle a game-changer.

I Tested 7 Butter Storage Options — The Winner Is the Most Convenient One I’ve Ever Used

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For years, I would simply store sticks of butter in the wrappers they came in.

Americans are eating more butter than ever, according to USDA data.

Then I got my first butter dish, and wow, was the cute vintage number with a doorknob for a handle a game-changer.

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For years, I would simply store sticks of butter in the wrappers they came in. Then I got my first butter dish, and wow, was the cute vintage number with a doorknob for a handle a game-changer. No more slicing pats of butter on a paper towel or directly on the counter (I am not proud of having done this).

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  • Americans are eating more butter than ever, according to USDA data.
  • A lot of them have no idea how to store it, or why you should.

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