Salsa Shelf Life

[Zagut]

Pace Picante "Hot" here.
The medium or mild just doesn't cut it.
Yeah it can be hard to find hot because I think most folks are wimps when it comes to hot spices so the stores don't stock it.
Doesn't last more then a week or two here.

When I make my own salsa it lasts for 2 weeks or more. Please remember that I'm not a germaphobe and as long as it looks and smells good I'll eat it.
The expiration/best by date is how long the manufacturer says the product will be good as far as quality is concerned. Food safety is another question all together. Once opened it's a whole new ball game. Common sense as to what you feel comfortable eating takes over.

 

[TaraWildes]

Pace and other store salsas hang out in the fridge until eaten, usually no more than a month. If I think it may be hanging around too long, into a recipe it goes or on eggs for breakfast until it's gone.

If I make it fresh and uncooked, no more than about four days until it gets too soggy. Then, again, I think of something to add it to so it gets used up. Make chicken tortilla soup, drain the juice off the salsa and add it in.

I can salsa too, but I've found once I open my jars, it does not last nearly as long as the store varieties.