How long does BBQ Sauce last in the fridge?

[bmillin]

Just came across a mason jar full of ketchup-based sauce. Can't remember when I made it. I never worry about the components going bad, but not sure about this. No mold or anything odd going on. What say ye?

[smokenoob]

mine lasts about 2 weeks…….😁😁😁

[HawkerXP]

If it didn't "hiss" when the lid was cracked and nothing growing on the underside of the lid, taste test comes next. Ok? Keep.

[HawkerXP]

Maybe heat it up before serving...?

[FireMan]

Yeah, give it a taste test, ………………on somebody else of course. If they don’t die yer OK. 🕶

[DavidNorcross]

Agree with others and your nose always knows...

[rickgregory]

This is one of those 'if in doubt...' cases.

[Mosca]

Mine lasts about a month before it picks up an off-flavor from the refrigerator.

[RichardK]

There is the taste test.
In my kitchen I answer the following questions. If I can get more. How much does it cost to get more and how important is the item compared to my health? Usually, healthy life wins over, I want to eat this for dinner!

[Attjack]

If it looks good, smells good, and tastes good then it's good.

[Finster]

The duck theory. I like it 👍

[CHNeal]

Ive had a quart of my homemade ketchup based sauce hide for 6-7 months once and it was still most excellent. Last week I used some KC Masterpiece that I am sure has been in the shop fridge for a year….Im not dead.

[FireMan]

My kinda guy.

[bbqLuv]

When in doubt, throw it out.
I've heard it said many times, "Better safe than sorry."

[FireMan]

You don’t live life on the edge, do ya?

[bbqLuv]

Not on that edge my @ForeMan, my friend.

[captainlee]

It will last quite a while unless you make a homemade with something like chopped onions added.

[Dick Anderson]

I'd add that if it contains vinegar, shelf life is increased.

[FireMan]

Yeah, at least 3” in depth & 6” in width. 🕶

[fzxdoc]

I have wondered about this as well more about commercial sauces, since I put homemade sauces in the freezer pretty quickly.

I leave commercial BBQ Sauces in the fridge for months. There's always a squeeze bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's or Blues Hog Original for husband, although I prefer Blues Hog Smoky Mountain (or Dreamland BBQ sauce especially for pork).

Not dead yet, from BBQ sauce or anything else, luckily.

Kathryn

[Donw]

Best by time estimates from StillTasty. https://stilltasty.com/fooditems/index/16454