Who Invented Peanut Butter?

George Washington Carver is credited with discovering countless products that we continue to use today, and has been said to have invented peanut butter.

However, he did not patent his recipe for this favorite sandwhich spread, and because of that, is often not credited as the inventor of the creamy peanut spread we still use today.

Carver discovered more than 300 uses for peanuts (including peanut butter) as well as several hundred uses for soybeans and sweet potatoes. An agricultural chemist, Carver had only three patents issued to him, but his list of inventions includes adhesives, bleach, buttermilk, chili sauce, ink, instant coffee, linoleum, paper, plastic, shaving cream and much more.

Peanut butter, in one form or another, has been invented and reinvented many times before and after Carver.

Make your own peanut butter:

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup roasted, unsalted, shelled peanuts
1-1/2 to 3 tablespoons peanut or safflower oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Sugar to taste, optional

PREPARATION:
Blend in food processor or blender adding just enough oil to make it smooth. You can use salted peanuts and omit the salt, or omit the salt entirely with unsalted peanuts.
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If you want chunky peanut butter, add chopped peanuts after you have made the smooth version.

Store peanut butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within two weeks.