Mikhail
Babbling Farker
Just wondering. A buddy just found this in his cupboard.
How long does BBQ sauce last unopened?
- Thread starter Mikhail
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Does the date stamp mean Aug 2007 or Aug 2004?
You might want to share this with your friend:
http://www.eatbydate.com/other/condiments/how-long-does-bbq-sauce-last-shelf-life-expiration-date/
Replies on this could get interesting.
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You might want to share this with your friend:
http://www.eatbydate.com/other/condiments/how-long-does-bbq-sauce-last-shelf-life-expiration-date/
Replies on this could get interesting.
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Mikhail
Babbling Farker
Just did. Thanks!
JackJ
Well-known member
Looks to me like that expired 1,996 years ago. But if it passes the sniff test, I'd go for it.
A little more seriously: I had a bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's in my fridge for probably 6 - 7 years, used only when one particular friend came over who favored the stuff. He finally polished it off, and seems none the worse for it.
A little more seriously: I had a bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's in my fridge for probably 6 - 7 years, used only when one particular friend came over who favored the stuff. He finally polished it off, and seems none the worse for it.
Mikhail
Babbling Farker
I have some pretty old sauce in my fridge (AKA Isle of Lost Condiments) too. Maybe 2-3 years.
Steve68
Knows what a fatty is.
If that stamp says '04, I would probably toss it. That bbq sauce is almost old enough to get a driver's license.
cdhbrad
Full Fledged Farker
Me too.......I'd be surprised if it would come out of the bottle. For the less than $2 spent 16 years ago...not worth the risk.
shares
is one Smokin' Farker
The sugar in Blues Hog can crystallize if it sits in the fridge for too long. A wand blender takes care of it, so does setting the sauce.
rovster
Full Fledged Farker
Didn’t you watch Walking Dead, definitely still good lol!
Burnt at Both Endz
Babbling Farker
I believe I remember Tim sayin that shelf life of BH is 12 months, but I can assure you that I have had some that was close to two yrs old before using.
Open the bottle, is there anything growing on top? NO? Then you're good to go.
Curt.P
is one Smokin' Farker
It was bad when it was bottled.
It won't kill you but it might be separated, stale or just not taste too good anymore.
Sauces like this really never spoil. Vinegar / Sugar / Salt content generally means that the sauce can't be a starter for a bacterial culture. You might get some mould but that won't kill you either.
Take a look at a fresh bottle of Tabasco against one you've had lying around for a year or two... if that's a thing ever... You'll see a colour change and there is a definite loss of flavor intensity.
So chuck it out just for that reason.
Sauces like this really never spoil. Vinegar / Sugar / Salt content generally means that the sauce can't be a starter for a bacterial culture. You might get some mould but that won't kill you either.
Take a look at a fresh bottle of Tabasco against one you've had lying around for a year or two... if that's a thing ever... You'll see a colour change and there is a definite loss of flavor intensity.
So chuck it out just for that reason.
SweetHeatBBQnSC
is One Chatty Farker
I'm pretty liberal with expiration, but if that is 04 or 07 on there I'm probably a no go. I would see how it tasted though.
Mikhail
Babbling Farker
He tossed it. I recommended he review his pantry a bit more often. :mrgreen:
