How long will homemade BBQ sauce last?
by Chris
(Knoxville, TN)
We made a huge batch of BBQ sauce and would like to give it as Christmas gifts. We put it in bottles. How long should it be safe to consume? I assume it should be refrigerated?
Answer:-
Most barbecue sauces contain vinegar which is a natural preservative so this always helps but there are some good procedures to follow that will help your sauce remain fresh longer.
- Make sure that your bottles a sterile by thoroughly cleaning them with hot water. I put a little water in the bottom of each bottle and blast them in the microwave.
- Pour your sauce into the bottle whilst it's still simmering or just off the boil (take care and use gloves).
- Immediately tighten the cap and allow to gently cool (the cap should pop as the warm air inside the bottle cools and compresses).
If you've done the above then your sauce should last unopened way beyond Christmas. Once opened, it will need to be refrigerated and used within five days.
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