*Butter is a versatile kitchen staple, but its usefulness goes beyond cooking and baking. Even the humble butter wrapper can serve as a handy tool, especially when it comes to freezing and storing food.
These wrappers can prevent freezer burn and keep items like chicken from sticking together in the freezer, The Takeout reports. Here’s how to make the most of this simple hack: After finishing a stick of butter, save the wrapper instead of tossing it. Flatten it out and store it in a resealable bag in the fridge or freezer until you’re ready to use it. This keeps the wrappers fresh and makes them a convenient, eco-friendly alternative for freezing food. Butter wrappers can also be used to cover leftovers, creating a seal to keep air out and preserve freshness.
The waxy coating on butter wrappers works perfectly as a barrier between frozen items, making it easy to grab what you need without struggling to separate stuck-together pieces. Butter wrappers are also handy for greasing baking sheets. The leftover butter residue on the wrapper acts as a natural non-stick layer. Simply rub the room-temperature wrapper over the surface of your baking pan, no extra oil or spray is required.
To store butter wrappers properly, keep them refrigerated or frozen to prevent the butter residue from melting or going rancid. This is especially important if the butter is raw or unpasteurized, as improper storage could lead to bacterial growth.
Who knew something as simple as a butter wrapper could have so many uses? Give this hack a try and add a touch of sustainability to your kitchen routine.
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