All About Peanut Butter | Storing Natural Peanut Butter Upside Down? | No Stirring

[@TheMombieZombie]

Actually it does work. When you get to the bottom of natural peanut butter after just stirring and storing in the fridge you will have harder chunks of peanut butter at the bottom of the jar. I put new jars upside down as soon as i bring them home from the store. When I open the jar and stir well. I don't have to struggle to get the hard peanut butter from the bottom! I have spilled the oil numerous times before storing it upside down trying to get the very bottom mixed in.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

In my experience and in the video it only kind of worked. But that is still better than not working at all. haha the main point of the video is there are several articles that say you don't have to stir it at all, all you have to do is turn it upside down. Which indeed does not work, you still have to stir it. At least with my experience.

[@TheMombieZombie]

@@inthekitchenwithmatt I currently have a jar of creamy natural that I'm keeping at room temperature since we have been consuming it quickly. I haven't actually stirred it, other than the upper sides once or twice. Most of the time I simply spoon it out with ease. If I had it in the fridge I would have probably stirred it and kept it upside down until it was cold. One of the reasons it might not of worked as well for you is because you used chunky. The oil, peanut butter, and nuts all separated. Which ended up requiring you to stir anyway. If you get a chance try it with creamy pb and see if it's any better for you.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

@@TheMombieZombie Yeah I think I even mention in the video that it may not have worked because it was chunky peanut butter. I will definitely give it a try with creamy at some point. You are keeping it at room temp? I was under the impression that most natural peanut butters need to be refrigerated after opening. It probably says it on your jar. But then again if you eat it super quickly it probably doesn't matter. Storing it in the fridge just preserves the shelf life. haha.

[@TheMombieZombie]

@@inthekitchenwithmatt places like whole foods and store like that will sell freshly made peanut butter in disposable plastic containers from the deli. They keep them at room temp. I think the main reason they say to keep it in the fridge is to keep the oil from separating once mixed. I had a jar of Laura scudder brand and it didn't say you had to keep it in the fridge. Since then I've kept it at room temperature. If you think about it, you don't need to refrigerate oils. They eventually go rancid but even if you kept it in the fridge it wouldn't prevent it.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

@@TheMombieZombie Yeah I think it all comes down to self-life and that is why they say to keep it refrigerated. Every natural jar I have found has said it. This article from the Today show talks about it. Mostly stuff we already mentioned that the separated oil can become rancid when left at room temp for weeks. It doesn't matter though if it gets eaten quickly haha. www.today.com/health/room-temp-or-refrigerate-foods-always-store-fridge-t101180

[@mustanggt5713]

Everytime you use it, swap the positions. That way it will remain consistent.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Yes there are many ways to do it. But that is not what this video is about. The video is about debunking the myth, that all you need to do is store natural peanut butter upside down and you won't have to stir it at all. :) Which isn't true, at least I haven't found it to be true yet. haha

[@davidderminer544]

Solution? Store it on its side and rotate a quarter turn every hour. Your sleep will suck, but your peanut butter will be immediately edible 24-7. Have I ever steered you wrong, Nakedface? ;)

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

hahahahahaha! great solution!

[@tahoe7779]

Maybe you have to leave the jar upside down for many more days? Anyways Matt, I use my Kitchenaid hand mixer with one attachment instead of the 2. I press the beater down into the peanut butter, hold the jar very very tightly so it doesn't move in the same direction as the beater, turn on the mixer to medium as I slowly move the beater up and down and then all around the inside of the jar. This method works great for me and the peanut butter stays mixed. I store the jar in the fridge. Hope this helps a lot of natural peanut butter lovers. 😊

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Maybe! But it seems like the oil would just accumulate more at the bottom which is the new top, kind of like it did in the video. haha. Cool tip with the hand mixer! I always store my natural peanut butter in the fridge as well. :)

[@orscrub3161]

In The Kitchen With Matt ..............in the fridge!!?? how in the world do you spread it??

[@tahoe7779]

@@orscrub3161 Once the oil is mixed in it's soft enough. Just stir it up a little with your spreadie knife. The fridge keeps the natural peanut butter fresher. There are not the preservatives in it like other brands.

[@tahoe7779]

@@inthekitchenwithmatt I agree... but, I flipped my 3 large jars over that are in the cupboard, just for the sake of, when I do use my hand mixer I won't have to worry at all about the oil possibly splashing, because it'll be at the bottom of the jar instead of the top. 😏

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

It will get smooth once you remix the oil into it. You need to store it in the fridge otherwise it could go rancid.

[@davidstone5770]

Pour off the oil (so it doesn't splash). In the the glass jar (without the metal lid - cover with a ceramic bowl to prevent splashing), microwave for 1/2 minute (more or less, depending on your microwave) until the peanut butter is soft. Let the jar sit until it is cool enough to handle. Return oil to the jar (for minimum mess, leave 1/2 the peanut butter & put 1/2 the oil in the jar) and stir easily with a wide knife. Repeat with the rest of the peanut butter and oil. (Save your blender for jobs it is capable of doing).

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Hi David, those are all good ideas, the main purpose of this video was to dispel the myth or test out the idea that only turning it upside down would make is to you didn't have to stir it. :)

[@SethHulshizer]

I have a problem which I encounter very often: some of the peanut butter (exactly the kind you have (Kroger)) will be solidified in the bottom of the can and it's a HUGE pain to mix all together. The only viable method is to dump out the runny stuff, scrape out the hard stuff, and mix and chop at it for a long time. It's seems that the oil has been separated from the peanuts for so long that it hardens into an impossible clump of hard "peanut butter." Any tips for this problem?

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

You can try the upside down method and then leave it for much longer, the idea is that the oil will seep to the "new top" and mix with the harder stuff. But I encounter that problem as well. The other option is to make fresh homemade peanut butter and only make smaller batches when you need it. So you always have it fresh. I have two videos for homemade peanut butter in case you are interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmq3ppd7qdeil7s and kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5uwm4WNgciJbpo

[@kayakdog121]

This never worked for me either. But I found that stirring in a circular motion is not necessary or even preferable. Use a butter knife and stick it all the way to the bottom and bring it all the way up and keep repeating. The less oily and therefore stickier peanut butter at the bottom will stick to the end of the knife and you'll keep bringing that to the top while forcing the oil down until its mixed.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Yep I do that as well "plunge" method haha.

[@mollybolton8425]

The idea is not to have to stir the peanut butter, but to make it easier to mix within the jar. If the oil is at the bottom, then gravity will help bring the solid peanuts toward the oil on the bottom, basically assisting in the stirring process. The technique I use is to store the jar upside down, and then when I need to use it, open it (as you did), but then stab the peanut butter w/a fork repeatedly at the top--the stabbing creates holes for the bottom oil to trickle up. That plus the gravity assist will make for an easy initial stage from which you can stir

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Um yes, that is exactly what the articles were saying that by storing it upside down you would not have to stir it, hence the video, which I completely debunked. You still have to stir it. Easier or not, that isn't the point. The point was refuting a claim that was false.

[@lottasunshine1325]

Kroger Natural Creamy is delicious and only contains peanuts & salt, no palm oil or sugar. If I want a little more sweetness, I mix it with some honey. After opening the jar, if you store it in the fridge (I keep mine on the door) it will stay solid after stirring. I use a flat butter knife, but I guess a spoon will work too. I think this brand has a little more oil than usual, but it only costs $1.99 and is all natural. Some of the so-called "natural" brands contain palm oil and sugar, even the expensive organic brands.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Kroger is great. That is the brand I show in the video.

[@Ange-or2np]

what kind of natural peanut butter do y'all recommend? I've been trying to steer away from the unhealthier stuff like jif

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

I recommend making it yourself. :) Plus its fun. Here is a video I made on how to make it yourself. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5uwm4WNgciJbpo

[@zzydny]

Love peanut butter but I just buy whatever is on sale (bad me). My mother used to buy the natural kind. As I recall, she would stir the peanut butter when the jar was first opened, and then she stored it in the fridge. Every day when she opened the fridge, she would flip the jar so that it was sometimes upside down, other times right side up. That seemed to work for her. Since the jar was being moved often the oil didn't separate as much.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

hahaha yeah I do that too, I like having regular peanut butter on hand for treat making. That is awesome your mom would flip the jar sometimes. So maybe a combination of both is the best option. haha.

[@zzydny]

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[@veniveni1504]

Sir I bought pintola Organic peanut butter.. I need to store refrigerator or shall I place in room temperature? (and I wish to say ur explanation is nice)

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

If it is organic peanut butter, I would store it in the refrigerator. Usually, it will say on the container if you should store it. But if you eat it really fast, like within a few weeks. You can probably store it at room temp. I hope that helps. :)

[@veniveni1504]

Thank you 😇

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

@@veniveni1504 You are very welcome! :)

[@christyxy702]

The only reason I have natural PB is because it was free coupons. I had 2. I wouldn’t buy because it was hard mixing. My jars were stored up and and one down. I have no emersion blender or used a hand mixer. It was a lil easier when I did store it upside down. I’ll do Jiff and Skippy because of how long and messy it was to mix natural.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Yeah it can be a pain sometimes mixing natural peanut butter.

[@susanmcq923]

I always heard that you should stir it first and then store it upside down in the refrigerator.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

I am thinking a combination of the two is the way to go with Natural peanut butter. haha, but definitely need to stir it.

[@brownie5594]

So how shall i store honemade pb wdout fridge? I stay at hostel so no fridge there

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Hi there! Keep it in an air tight container it will last 3 to 4 weeks at room temp without refrigeration.

[@orscrub3161]

Ugh! oily pb is NOT for me! i just go low sodium. can you just pour off the oil?

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

hahaha. :) It's not for everyone. No unfortunately you can't pour off the oil, well I guess you could, but then the peanut butter would be as hard as a rock, or very close to it.

[@orscrub3161]

In The Kitchen With Matt .............gotcha, thanks!

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

You are very welcome!

[@wildkeith]

The oil is just seperated because there are no hydrogenated oils added to stabalize like the the cheap stuff. Once mixed back together, there's no more oil content than the other kind.

[@hobojump7651]

It is just good amount of monounsaturated, and little polyunsaturated oil. So no need to worry my friend.

[@leonaleona1628]

Always stir before it's refrigerated.(use a butter knife) If you give it a good stir for a couple of minutes scrapping the bottom, you shouldn't have to restir again. ❤ peanut butter cookies❤

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Yep that is what I always do, although when I read more then one source where they were saying to store it upside down, I had to test it out! lol :) mmm peanut butter cookies. Have you seen my video I made of those yet? :)

[@leonaleona1628]

@@inthekitchenwithmatt I've read that too and never knew if it would work or not so i'm glad you tested it out! ☺ I haven't seen your PB recipe/video yet...I'll have to check it out and let you know what I think 😉

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Yes you will!! haha :)

[@tahoe7779]

@@inthekitchenwithmatt I will be checking out your peanut butter cookie recipe for sure! 😁 My family "loves" peanut butter!

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Awesome! Let me know what you think. :)

[@wildkeith]

It's so much easier to mix when the oil is at the bottom though. I think it's a valid tip.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Very true! When it is at the top it is such a pain. haha

[@inismoonlight4731]

Keith really works!

[@immierose2956]

How about a homemade peanut butter? How long is the shelflife?

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Hello! Homemade peanut butter will last 2 to 3 months, and definitely should be stored in the fridge. :)

[@b.r.i.d.g.e.t]

I love deserts with peanut butter as an ingredient. Like Buckeye Balls! They are my favorite. I have never bought natural peanut butter. I think I'll just stick with the regular kind. :)

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Buckeyes are pretty yummy! Yeah I like deserts with peanut butter in them as well. So yummy.

[@HarmanSingh-it9xp]

Outside the refrigerator or inside the refrigerator

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Natural peanut butter needs to be stored inside the fridge, otherwise it will go bad more quickly. Store-bought peanut butter that has sugar added to it, is stored outside of the fridge, but that doesn't need to be stirred either.

[@jfina77]

Never had any problems with Jif or Peter Pan!!

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Cool!

[@drun349]

Problem is Jif and Peter Pan are crap. The only healthy nut butters are the natural ones without the sugar and palm oil and other unhealthy stuff. If it is no stir, do NOT buy it. You just want only peanuts or peanuts with a small amount of salt. Just one or two ingredients.

[@LydiaApril]

Oh the joys of natural peanut butters... I usually only buy the natural ones and I've heard of storing them upside down but I always worried it would make a mess 😅

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

lol :) I buy both the natural and the other kind, usually I just use the other kind for my peanut butter desserts. lol

[@AHMED0RV]

How long can I store it? the natural one

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Natural peanut butter before opening it can last several months in the pantry. After you open it it will last 3 to 4 months in the fridge. Natural peanut butter should be stored in the fridge. It will probably say that on the container as well.

[@chandanmeherr]

Sir I am a student nd I have not refrigerator can I stroe in other place..if yes den it's not any harmful for us to eat??..plz give me some suggestions 🙏🙏

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Hello! Natural peanut butter can be stored at room temperature, but you just need to eat it a lot faster before it goes bad. With that said it should still be fine for a few weeks at room temp. :)

[@chandanmeherr]

@@inthekitchenwithmatt Thanks a lot sir 🙏

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

@@chandanmeherr You are welcome!

[@jlathem56]

Natural PB... Oh yeah we do that for sure. Upside down.... Never heard that!

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Yeah I thought the upside down thing was weird, but gave it a try and didn't work, although, may different brands, or chunky verses creamy have something to do with it. oh well. lol

[@theskinnydudewithchickenle5226]

Can we store the natural PB in room temperature?

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Hello! Once you open natural peanut butter, it needs to be stored in the fridge. :) The other kind of peanut butter can be stored at room temp. :)

[@theskinnydudewithchickenle5226]

In The Kitchen With Matt Thank you 😊

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

You are very welcome! :)

[@kristiennekhanahan9710]

@@inthekitchenwithmatt Can I ask how to preserve the natural peanut butter long time? I am selling homemade peanut butter.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

@@kristiennekhanahan9710 It needs to be stored in the fridge. Unless you seal it. Storebought natural peanut butter is vacuum-sealed. But after it is opened it should be in the fridge. Each container will say "refrigerate after opening".

[@RRWW599]

But how to stop its spoiling or fungus for a longer time...?

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Just make sure to keep it in the fridge, it will last a fair amount of time in the fridge.

[@RRWW599]

@@inthekitchenwithmatt only in glass container it is kept...

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

@@RRWW599 Ok, if not in the fridge it won't last as long.

[@drun349]

This does not work. Storing it upside down is correct but you still have to stir it after turning it right side up. It takes a bit of work but I use a butter knife and after it is creamy you put it in the refrigerator. This will make it easy to spoon out and it will stay solid also. Just stay away from the no stir nut butters. They always have sugar, palm oil and other unhealthy ingredients. You just want peanuts or peanuts with a little salt. Just one or two ingredients.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Yep it doesn't work as shown in the video. Homemade peanut butter is the best and that is what I prefer.

[@connormagill4201]

With a spoon, you should have rehomogenized the mixture just like it was when it was first added, then stored it up-side-down. Gravity would have pulled the oil to the top of the up-side-down container again. The oil responds to gravity, not the "top" of the container.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Connor did you even watch the video? The point or myth I was busting is that that article said you "Don't have to stir it" And you can clearly see the oil at the "new" top of the container after I flipped it. Which is the actual bottom of the container it didn't get distributed evenly throughout the peanut butter like the article claimed. Regardless of how you store it, upside down or not, you still have to stir it. And you have your science backwards. The process is sedimentation. Gravity pulls the heavier peanut butter particles to the ground, and oil which are the lighter particles rise to the top. Gravity doesn't pull the oil to the top. Gravity doesn't pull anything to the top. :)

[@connormagill4201]

​@@inthekitchenwithmatt Gravity would have pulled it down while simultaneously pulling other things beneath it. It quite literally was pulled to the top. Gravity pulls on objects (really from all angles) but for example gravity is not pulling a life jacket to the surface of the water in a canal. The truth is a tiny bit of gravity pulled it to the top the way you misinterpreted my statement. Relax buddy I just wanted to see a time lapse of the the separation from 'homogeneous' to 'separated' in an up-side-down container to affirm my understandings of gravity.

[@connormagill4201]

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[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

@@connormagill4201 Yes a timelapse would have been pretty cool! And it is easy to misinterpret things on the internet. haha

[@jkledis]

I'm on your side - I just stir stir stir!

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

hahaha plus you get a bit of a workout right? haha

[@arzoamirimrs1199]

👍🏻

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Thank you!

[@sadiaather7848]

Hello Matt.How are you

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

I am great Sadia! :) How are you?

[@sadiaather7848]

I am fine you are great👍 Maat..

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Great to hear Sadia, and thank you so much! :)

[@farahvogue8623]

Thanks a lot💐🌹👏

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

You are welcome!

[@axk3l]

Umm you guys do know all you have to do if microwave it for 15 seconds. :/ Just wastd so much if y'alls time on this video.

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

Kelly, you missed the point completely of this video. The point was to debunk the myth that storing natural peanut butter upside down doesn't require you to stir it.

[@tasnim4899]

First comment or what🤤😆😆🔥

[@inthekitchenwithmatt]

hahaha! awesome! It is always fun being the first comment. :)