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Odd Man Out
01-15-2011, 14:24
Been thinking about various trail menus and often come to the need for butter. Tastes great, not too perishable, readily available, high calorie density - but messy. Anyone have tips for a practical way to carry butter. Also, I'm not interested in butter substitutes.

TIA

kayak karl
01-15-2011, 14:37
just put in zip-lock bag. carry as to not damage pack items as temps rise. you didn't state the temps your hiking in, so can't give any detailed info

M1 Thumb
01-15-2011, 14:37
Butter powder.

Sonno
01-15-2011, 14:39
Squirt bottle.

kayak karl
01-15-2011, 14:47
butter packs work also, but on a thru all suggestions are hard to resupply.

Blissful
01-15-2011, 14:52
The packets from KFC.

Jim Adams
01-15-2011, 14:54
I Cant Believe It's Not Butter in the squirt or pump spray is the best substitute as far as taste and as long as it isn't "heated " by the sun, ie: store it deep in your pack, it will last for a week or two. BTW, you should have aked Mr. Parkay.

geek

fehchet
01-15-2011, 14:58
I keep butter in a screw top container -- never had a problem.
I like coconut oil too. Good for high temp cooking in thin titanium.

TheYoungOne
01-15-2011, 15:32
There is always New Zealand canned butter :banana

http://www.internet-grocer.net/butter.jpg

http://www.internet-grocer.net/butter.htm

veteran
01-15-2011, 18:08
Use clarified butter, clarified butter can be kept for much longer without going rancid.

millergear
01-15-2011, 18:08
Coughlans Squeeze Tubes work well (but are a %&*# to clean).

http://www.coghlans.com/products/squeeze-tubes-7605a

Hikes in Rain
01-15-2011, 18:17
Small Tupperware container, in a Ziploc for safety, always worked for me. I prefer real butter, too.

Yahtzee
01-15-2011, 18:53
You can carry butter most of the trail. July and August get a bit tough. During the times when butter might melt I use Parkay and canola oil. I've been using oil more and more on my recent trips. A water bottle of oil will take you for a good long bit.

Wise Old Owl
01-15-2011, 19:33
Coughlans Squeeze Tubes work well (but are a %&*# to clean).

http://www.coghlans.com/products/squeeze-tubes-7605a

What no dishwasher on the trail?
:D

Wise Old Owl
01-15-2011, 19:39
Butter does not go as as fast as people think, the whole purpose of making butter or mayo is to preserve it. If you are going longer than one week then turn it into ghee right on the trail its not that hard. Finally Butter Bud packets are the long term answer.

Here is a thought I use a home sewn cheap solar car window shield from the dollar store to prevent my back from heating my backpack bladder. Put the butter closer to the cool water, not your back.

Odd Man Out
01-15-2011, 21:54
Butter does not go as as fast as people think, the whole purpose of making butter or mayo is to preserve it.

When I was in high school I was over at a friend's house for lunch. They kept their mayo on the shelf, but butter in the fridge to keep it from spoiling. I told them that at our house we kept butter on the shelf and mayo in the fridge. Turns out both have pretty good shelf life.

The Cleaner
01-15-2011, 22:03
Small Tupperware container, in a Ziploc for safety, always worked for me. I prefer real butter, too.
Ditto here been using this way 25 years....:sun

mweinstone
01-15-2011, 22:45
100% certified organic butter (milk)

Wise Old Owl
01-15-2011, 22:53
100% certified organic butter (milk)

Not quite Matty - Butter is not cooked.

Ghee is clarified butter that has been cooked longer to remove all the moisture, and the milk solids are browned (caramelized) in the fat and then strained out. This gives a rich nutty taste. Ghee has a longer shelf life, both refrigerated and at room temperature. It is traditionally used in Indian cuisine.


http://whatscookingamerica.net/Q-A/ButterGhee.htm

mweinstone
01-15-2011, 23:27
i didnt buy it and i never ate it.i carry butter in a ziplock. bearpaw used it. she used to make moroccan stew. before she discovered im an ass.