To fridge or not to fridge?
It can be hard to know where to store condiments.
Some of us grew up inpantry households, where everything was stored in the cupboard.
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In fact, the USDA recommends using olive oil within three to five months after opening.
How you store your olive oil is important, too.
Instead, store olive oil in its original dark-colored bottle or opt for opaque decorative containers.
Hot Sauce
No Southern kitchen is complete without at least one bottle of hot sauce.
Although for best quality, the USDA suggests consuming honey withinone year.
Mayonnaise and Salad Dressings
Unopened jars ofmayo as well as salad dressingscan be stored on pantry shelves.
Homemade Mayonnaiseis another story.
Refrigerated mustard will last up to a year after opening in the fridge, according to the USDA.
Now dried mustard powder is another storyit can be stored in the pantry with all your other spices.
Although, it’s important to rememberspicesdon’t last forever either.
Ketchup
Ketchup is the condiment that perhapsstirs up the most debate about refrigeration.
The USDA agrees and suggests storing ketchup in fridge for freshness and using it within six months of opening.
