Spring is here and it's time to take stock of what you have in your pantry and fridge and clean! We will take a look at some of the the most common condiments people keep in their homes and how long they should actually be kept before being pitched.
Ketchup
- Unopened in Pantry: no longer than 1 year
- Opened in the Fridge: no longer than 6 months
Mayonnaise
- Unopened in Pantry: do not use if it has been more than 3 months past its sell by date
- Opened in the Fridge: do not use if it is 2 months past its sell by date
Barbecue Sauce
- Unopened in Pantry: no longer than 1 year
- Opened in the Fridge: no longer than 4 months
Mustard
- Unopened in Pantry: no longer than 2 years
- Opened in the Fridge: no longer than 12 months
Tartar Sauce
- Unopened in Pantry: no longer than 1 year
- Opened in the Fridge: no longer than 6 months
Chutney
- Unopened in Pantry: no longer 1 month
- Opened in the Fridge: about 1 month
Hot Sauce
- Unopened in Pantry: around 5 years
- Opened in the Fridge: around 5 years
Olives
- Unopened in Pantry: about 2 or 3 years
- Opened in the Fridge: up to 1 year if canned and kept in their brine
- *olives that are ripe and stored in oil will keep for 2 months in the fridge after opening
Relish & Pickles
- Unopened in Pantry: no longer than 2 years
- Opened in the Fridge: no longer than 12 months
Homemade or Fresh Salsa
- Unopened in Fridge: about 10 days
- Opened in the Fridge: eat within the week
- Frozen: a couple of months
Store bought, unrefrigerated Salsa
- Unopened in Pantry: no longer than 1 year
- Opened in the Fridge: no longer 1 month
Honey
- Unopened in the Pantry: No expiration date....ever!
- Opened in the Fridge: No expiration date....ever!
- * If it hardens or crystalizes, simply submerge the jar in hot water.
Salad Dressings (creamy & vinaigrette)
- Unopened in Pantry: no longer than 1 year
- Opened in Fridge: consume within 6 months of opening and pay attention to best before dates