a simple wooden utensil was actually an ingenious food preservation tool.
How a Butter Worker Was Used
After cream was churned into butter, the fresh butter was transferred onto a wooden board or butter worker.
The grooved paddle or roller was then used to:
Press out remaining buttermilk
Remove excess moisture
Blend salt evenly throughout the butter
Create a smoother texture
Shape butter into blocks or rolls
The grooves allowed liquid to drain away instead of being trapped inside the
