The best pb for your j

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[Jaded]

Besides crunchy and creamy versions, you can find peanut butters labeled “low-sugar,” “low-sodium,” “no trans fats,” even “made with Valencia peanuts.” Regardless of the touts, most are made the same way: Peanuts are roasted, ground with salt and sugar, then mixed with an added fat component to prevent separation. During testing, we found some spreads so pasty we got an upper-body workout stirring them; other “spreads” ripped bread. A few had the aroma and flavor of just-ground glory―abundantly peanutty and perfect for spooning right out of the container. In the end, several staffers decided to ditch their household brand for these winners.

BEST CRUNCHY―TIE!: Jif Extra Crunchy Price: $2.59 (18 ounces) Testers said: Raters loved this not-too-sweet, not-too-salty crunchy spread. If you like a lot of peanuts, this is the one for you. Cookies made with this butter were chewy, but crisp on bottom with good peanutty flavor. Ideal for sandwiches, on crackers, in a nutty sauce for cold soba noodles, or as a base for a curry paste.

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BEST CRUNCHY―TIE!: Skippy Super Chunk

[Mariner]

EVERBODY know Jif is the stuff.

Not sugary like the others.

[BunnySlippers]

Googled it.

It comes in “Natural” and “Organic”. Definitely NOT artisan as it is made by JM Smuckers of jam and jelly fame. It is manufactured in Ohio.

I searched 50 miles from my house in Los Angeles ... no go.

[BunnySlippers]

Googled it.

It comes in “Natural” and “Organic”. Definitely NOT artisan as it is made by JM Smuckers of jam and jelly fame. It is manufactured in Ohio.

I searched 50 miles from my house in Los Angeles ... no go.

http://www.adamspeanutbutter.com/where_to_buy.aspx

[jmacusa]

Jif is the best. Anette Funicello say’s so.

[numberonepal]

Store bought winner is Extra Crunchy Jiff - hands down. The BEST peanut butter, no cashew or almond to help, is made fresh with honey roasted peanuts. While Foods has a grinder where you can make it to order. Oh man is it good.

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

Jesus, so many fans of those products that taste like peanut flavored wax. Here's what I use:

Trader Joe's Organic Crunchy. And while we're on this subject, when it comes to PB&J, apricot preserves rule!

[tiki]

Oh my Gosh, that is exactly what I do!

[kabumpo]

In my home we ate pb & tomato sandwiches.

[JustaDumbBlonde]

What is best for a Fluffernut sandwich? If you haven’t tried it ... do so immediately. Kraft Marshmallow Creme and your favorite peanut butter. Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

[SamAdams76]

I like the jars of peanut butter that has about an inch of oil on the top that you have to "stir in" the peanut butter when removing the lid. It is usually written on the label that "separation of oil is natural" and I like that because it means it's natural.

It can get kind of messy stirring it however, especially when the jar is still full. Due to my superior level of intelligence, I managed to figure out a non-messy way of doing this:

Simply turn the jar upside down about a half hour before you intend to use it. This will cause the oil to "rise to the bottom" so to speak. Then you quickly flip the jar when you are ready to eat it and you will be able to easily stir up the peanut butter with no oil splatter. You have just OUT-SMARTED the peanut butter!

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"Simply turn the jar upside down about a half hour before you intend to use it. This will cause the oil to "rise to the bottom" so to speak."

I feel like such a chimp now. I always hated trying to stir that stuff up. Thanks for the tip!

[Sparticus]

None in LA?? Here in Seattle it’s in every grocery store, Target, and they even sell it at Costco in a 5 pound tub.

If you have a Target near by I bet they carry it.