Miso, sauces, pastes and fermented foods. Each guide says how long it keeps in the fridge and freezer, and what the changes you see really mean.
How to store cranberry sauce: homemade keeps 7 to 10 days in the fridge, an opened can 1 to 2 weeks, and an unopened can about 2 years in the pantry. Here is how to store it, why freezing is not recommended, and when to throw it out.
How to store gravy: homemade gravy keeps 3 to 4 days in the fridge and 4 to 6 months in the freezer, while opened jarred gravy and prepared mixes keep only 1 to 2 days. Here is how to store it, reheat it to a rolling boil, and tell when it has gone.
Does cocktail sauce go bad? Yes, slowly: a sealed jar keeps about a year, and an opened jar about 6 months in the fridge. Here is how to store it and how to tell when it has turned.
Worcestershire sauce keeps about a year in a cool, dark cupboard, and K-State asks you to refrigerate it once the bottle is open. Sediment, dates, and the signs a bottle is finished.
Apple cider gets five to seven days in the fridge, sealed or opened, and two hours on the counter. The unpasteurized question, mulled leftovers, freezing, and when to pour a jug away.
