How to store opened sliced black olives

depglass · ‎03-10-2010

I was in our restaurant supply house and bought this huge can of sliced black olives. Its over 3 lbs. and it was only $6.00. So I'm thinking I can throw most of this out and still save money compared to those 2 or 4 ounce cans of sliced olives I usually buy for Mexican food. But I haven't opened it yet because of the wasted food issue. Can these be frozen? How long would they last refrigerated in Lock & Locks? Or was this just a stupid idea?

scotnovel · ‎12-31-2013

The eatbydate web site says once opened you can keep them in the fridge for 3-4 months past the use by date.

From their site: "Once opened, the olives should be kept in the fridge, fully submerged in their liquid. Do not store open cans in the fridge, place the olives and liquid in a jar or plastic container before putting them in the fridge."

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

My daughter buys the small cans for pizza, and when she has leftovers, she puts them in a KFC container (like individual servings of potatoes and gravy, and slaw come in), or she puts them in a sandwich bag in the refrigerator. I wouldn't hesitate to freeze some, or to seal them in a food saver bag and keep in the refrigerator.

Azcowgirl · ‎04-10-2012

I freeze them and thaw as needed for hot dishes or salads. Works fine !

stilltamn8r · ‎03-14-2010

Well, obviously you all have willpower- I'd EAT 'em!

Writer with Flair · ‎08-21-2013

I have had success in freezing black olives in small freezer bags. I pour some of the liquid from the can in the bag to cover them.

BonnieBelle · ‎03-10-2010

I just opened a small can tonight to put on my salad for dinner. No one else likes them so I put them in a tupperware container in the refrigerator. I will finish them in the next couple of days on salad.

Flo08 · ‎03-29-2014

They are in a brine just like a jar of pickles so will keep for a long time in the fridge as long as the container is tight.

pattypeep · ‎06-06-2011

On 4/24/2014 Scotnovel said:
The eatbydate web site says once opened you can keep them in the fridge for 3-4 months past the use by date.

From their site: "Once opened, the olives should be kept in the fridge, fully submerged in their liquid. Do not store open cans in the fridge, place the olives and liquid in a jar or plastic container before putting them in the fridge."

I always do it this way and they are good almost forever.

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