How long does BBQ sauce last unopened?

[Mikhail]

Just wondering. A buddy just found this in his cupboard.

 

[Moose]

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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[Mikhail]

Just did. Thanks!

 

[JackJ]

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.

 

[Mikhail]

I have some pretty old sauce in my fridge (AKA Isle of Lost Condiments) too. Maybe 2-3 years.

 

[Steve68]

If that stamp says '04, I would probably toss it. That bbq sauce is almost old enough to get a driver's license.

 

[cdhbrad]

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.

 

[4ever3]

Try it!

It may be aged to perfection!

 

[mcyork28]

I have a sealed bottle of Blues Hog original that expires in December of 2018.

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[shares]

I have a sealed bottle of Blues Hog original that expires in December of 2018.

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]

Didn’t you watch Walking Dead, definitely still good lol!

 

[Burnt at Both Endz]

I have a sealed bottle of Blues Hog original that expires in December of 2018.

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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.

 

[LYU370]

Open the bottle, is there anything growing on top? NO? Then you're good to go.

 

[Curt.P]

It was bad when it was bottled.

 

[4ever3]

It was bad when it was bottled.

Curt fer the win!!!

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[jermoQ]

It is so old that the bottle appears to be wrinkly from aging! :shock: :heh:

 

[SmokinAussie]

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.

 

[Shiz-Nit]

Only use if in a Zombie Apocalypse's

 

[SweetHeatBBQnSC]

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]

He tossed it. I recommended he review his pantry a bit more often. :mrgreen: