How Long Do Sauces Last When Open and Refrigerated?

[msmileyface]

Hi guys,

How long do our sauces last when open but refrigerated?

Thanks! Meredith

 

[esavvymom]

I don't remember where I saw this (Use & Care Guide) - but 3 weeks is what comes to mind. (But I've been known to use some of mine a little longer with no issues- but that's just in MY kitchen, I'd never tell a customer that. That would have to be their choice.)

 

[msmileyface]

uh oh! I had 2 bottles that got "tucked" (okay, shoved and buried) in the back and here it is over a month later, if not 2 months... I didn't think I'd be able to use them. Oh well!

 

[esavvymom]

I just pulled up the U&CG online and they show "Use within 30 days"....so either I was remember it wrong- or they updated it.I have started writing the date opened on the cap in permanent marker - or writing a "Use By Date". Because I would forget otherwise.

 

[pamperedharriet]

Thanks for this posting. Good to know if I get asked or use as a great selling tip!

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Use w/in 30 days OPEN or not???

I bought some in anticipation of my August show and tucked 'em away ... never opened 'em.

 

[esavvymom]

Use w/in 30 days OPEN or not???

I bought some in anticipation of my August show and tucked 'em away ... never opened 'em.

Opened.
Closed would be sealed so fine (unless they have an exp. date on them (don't think they do?).)

 

[baychef]

I just pulled up the U&CG online and they show "Use within 30 days"....so either I was remember it wrong- or they updated it.

I have started writing the date opened on the cap in permanent marker - or writing a "Use By Date". Because I would forget otherwise.

Thanks for this information! I have them in my refrigerator but I do need to start dating them. I am trying to take less to my parties right now but I may take what I have opened in the refrigerator and use them up!

 

[raebates]

I always take open bottles of sauces to my shows. I pour two of them over cream cheese* and serve them with crackers. The rest I place nearby. I encourage everyone to try each of them. I rotate through them pretty quickly. To make carrying them to shows easier I purchased one of those six-packs of small Cokes. It holds the sauce bottles perfectly. I just slip the whole thing in my fridge so I can grab it as I head out the door. *For most of my shows I use 1 block of cream cheese split in half. That way there's less waste of sauces or cream cheese.