Turns out, these butter covers arent exactly the same.

However, for whatever reason, I didnt initially follow her lead in my own home.

In modern times, its sometimes seen as badnot to refrigeratemost things, including butter.

too soft butter

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Turns out, that is not always the case.

Butter can, in fact,be left out at room temperatureall the time if you store it correctly.

Thats where a butter crock comes in.

Butter Crock

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In reality, both work well for their purposes, but which you use depends on your preference.

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How Long Will Butter Keep In A Butter Crock?

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Is A Butter Crock Or Butter Dish Better?

Butter Dish

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If you are someone who regularly uses butter, a butter crock might be a wise choice.

However, a butter dish remains easy to have on hand for the refrigerator and dinner table.

To each their own!