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Best butter, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Bobby Flay, Melissa King, Ann Ziata, Andy Ribelin and 4 more. Recommendations come from allrecipes.com, eatingwell.com and eatthis.com.

Dairy & Cold · The ranking

  1. 1
    Top pick

    Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter

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    Also chosen by
    Flay: “I go with Kerrygold… good and grassy in the best way.” King: her everyday butter.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: allrecipes.com ↗
  2. 2

    Plugrà European-Style

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    Also chosen by
    82% butterfat; Vu calls it ideal for croissants.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: eatingwell.com ↗
  3. 3

    Vermont Creamery Cultured Butter

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    European-style, 86% butterfat, cultured for a tangy depth. Collins: “I love cultured butter for cooking.” Allen keeps it for toast and pan sauces.
    Where to buy · vermontcreamery.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: eatthis.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best butter, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter, chosen by Bobby Flay; Melissa King (Top Chef). Flay: “I go with Kerrygold… good and grassy in the best way.” King: her everyday butter. Source: allrecipes.com ↗
What are the other top picks for butter?
No. 2 is Plugrà European-Style, chosen by Trung Vu (ICE pastry chef-instructor); Andy Ribelin (chef, Philadelphia). No. 3 is Vermont Creamery Cultured Butter, chosen by Brandon Collins (corporate executive chef, Unilever Food Solutions); Lauren Allen (Tastes Better from Scratch). Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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