By Jill Winger
Tools like cast iron, stoneware, copper, and wood get better with age. Heritage-style tools generally require minimal care, and with a bit of consideration, they can be enjoyed by oil and beeswax. It’s not something you eat but rather use to moisture and protect you wooden boards, spoons, and handles. Apply this spoon butter recipe to your kitchen utensils to prolong their lifespan and prevent cracking and splitting. You will need:
- 2 TB. Beeswax pellets
- 6 TB. Unrefined coconut oil
- Glass jar: small
- Saucepan: small
To Make
Place the beeswax pellets and coconut oil in a small glass jar, and place the jar in a small saucepan filled one-third with water. Set on a burner over medium-low heat and stir occasionally until the beeswax is completely melted. Let the mixture cool. To use, apply a generous layer to wooden spoons, cutting boards, and any utensils with unpainted wooden handles. Rub the spoon butter into the wood and let it sit for several hours or overnight to let it soak in. Repeat the process whenever the wooden spoons, utensils, or boards are looking dull and dry. This homemade spoon butter should keep for at least four Montys, if you don’t use it all before then!
