How to Butter Corn on the Cob - No Mess

Corn on the cob is a staple come summer time and there are so many awesome ways to cook it.

Whether you boil it, barby, or bake, it smells and tastes great, especially with the addition of butter.  But if you are getting tired of the corn threads stuck in your butter as guests roll the corn on the cob, then check out these two options that both work.

With this special spreader, you simply slice butter and then spread it. It matches the contour of the cob, so less dripping and falling off and it evenly coats the corn quickly.

There are many different gadgets on the market to combat this problem so there is less waste, but I thought this curved knife is a great idea.

DIY Butter Corn

This one works well if you are having a lot of people over and you want to make buttering the corn on the cob easy and quick will less waste and mess.

It doesn't always look so good but does the trick.

Step 1 - Find a large clean mouthed mason jar or large pickle jar.

Step 2 -  Fill with super hot water (from the kettle is best)  Not boiling but close.

Step 3 - Add a chopped stick of butter.

Method:

The melted butter will float on top.

With tongues, dip the cob into the jar and when you take it back out, it will be coated with a film of butter as it passes through the melted butter layer on the way back out.

It is actually the perfect amount.

This makes for a quicker moving line at the food buffet table!

The downside... doesn't look too pretty but definitely works.

A friend of mine taught me this trick as she was used to hosting large gatherings in the summer.  She would have two on the go.

Cute Butter Pot that Will Keep Butter Just Right

I also came across this really cute butter dish, that is designed to reflect the heat back out and keep your butter at just the right temperature.  You fill a bottom portion of it with cool water.


This would look awesome on any table.  You simply add cold water to the base of this crockery, and the crockery reflects the heat out.

I just thought it was the cutest piece!  It holds one stick of butter.

Hope everyone enjoys time with family and friends this barby season and hopefully the corn buttering ideas help.