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Default Unsweetened peanut butter

zxcvbob wrote:
> l, not -l wrote:
>
>> I recommend Smucker's Natural, I prefer the chunky variety. "Ingredients:
>> Peanuts, contains 1% or less of salt."
>>
>> When bought, there is oil separation and it needs to be stirred vigorously
>> to reincorporate. Refrigeration tends to keep separation from reocurring.

>
> Thanks, I will look for it. Meanwhile, I bought a pound of unsalted
> dry-roasted peanuts to grind. Not sure how much salt to add (about 4.5
> grams?) it probably needs to be that really fine popcorn salt.


Try it without added salt. Taste it near the end. If it needs it then
add the salt. Nut butter I've made more often than not needs no added
salt for my tastes.