topic Re: Pickle Relish in Kitchen

Pickle Relish

drizzellla — Tue, 28 May 2019 01:40:33 GMT

I am confused.

I have a bottle of Heinz Pickle Relish. On the bottle it states "refrigerate after opening".

I recently bought a bottle of B&G Pickle Relish. On the bottle it states "For best results, chill this relish before serving". No other mention of refrigeration between use.

I just read an article that said pickles, ketchup and eggs do not need to refrigerated.

I have always refrigerated pickles, pickle relish, ketchup and eggs. I am no sure I could not refrigerate them. Has anyone not refrigerated them?

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mac116 — Tue, 28 May 2019 01:52:29 GMT

I refrigerate all of those items.

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Caffeina — Tue, 28 May 2019 01:59:16 GMT

According to the feds, eggs should be refrigerated. Pickles, pickle relish, and ketchup don't have to be refrigerated. Some manufacturers recommend refrigerating a product for what they consider best flavor.

I refrigerate all of the items you mentioned.

https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/refridg_food.html

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TheMemphisVette — Tue, 28 May 2019 02:02:12 GMT

the b&g site states to refridgerate after opening.

Do B&G® condiments have to be refrigerated after opening?Yes, please refrigerate after opening.

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ALRATIBA — Tue, 28 May 2019 02:07:29 GMT

My m.o. (modus operandi)

When in doubt - refrigerate.

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x Hedge — Tue, 28 May 2019 02:08:40 GMT

Ketchup can be left out. I've kept it in the pantry. Tastiest at room temp.

I prefer chilled relish and so refrigerate that.

I can't imagine leaving eggs unrefrigerated, long term.

Why would grocery stores refrigerate eggs if it wasn't necessary?

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1Snickers — Tue, 28 May 2019 02:15:39 GMT

@drizzellla I’ve finally found why honey gets hard in the refrigerator. I read that it shouldn’t be refrigerated and on the bottles says not to. It’s the one food that has a very long shelf life.

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Sooner — Tue, 28 May 2019 02:47:10 GMT

No way would I not put ketchup in the fridge. Or pickle relish or any of that stuff.

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GAQShopr53 — Tue, 28 May 2019 03:10:43 GMT

I refrigerate all of the above to include ketchup and barbecue sauces. I will take out of the fridge prior to using for those who like them at room temperature.

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January121 — Tue, 28 May 2019 04:25:14 GMT

I refrigerate all food after I open it ... that’s just me, I feel safer that way 🙃

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BeccaLou — Tue, 28 May 2019 04:36:48 GMT

Farm Fresh don't have to be refrigerated if you use them with in 2 weeks time, thats what I was told . But once refrigerated they must remain refrigerated.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 28 May 2019 05:07:41 GMT

I don't refrigerate pickles or pickle relish but I buy small containers and don't keep them long before consuming. I have kept eggs out of the fridge as long as a week in winter in the garage where it's very cool. They're fine when I eat them. I have a shortage of refrigerator space.

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sarahpanda — Tue, 28 May 2019 09:32:43 GMT

refrigerate ---- no brainer

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Mothertrucker — Wed, 29 May 2019 22:30:05 GMT

I always refrigerate pickle relish, probably because I donot eatit very fast..Dill pickles too, though i do not know why,they sell them in barrels at room tmperature in stores, and have for centuries..Isnt that why "pickling" evolved? to PRESERVE foods before there was refrigeration?

I do not refrigerate ketchup, never have, and neither did my parents..I know I am in the minority here, but I DO use it up quickly..

And while I do not refrigerate yellow mustard I DO refrigerate honey mustard and Dijon mustard....weird, huh?

Eggs? My dad, who grew up in a rural setting, and raised his own chickens, swore we didnt need to, and would always try to leave them in a wire basket on the counter..Mom said we did..So our eggs were refrigerated, and so are mine, today!

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AuntG — Tue, 28 May 2019 11:51:39 GMT

We store them all in the refrigerator, but I've let ketchup sit on the counter with no problems.

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Yahooey — Tue, 28 May 2019 12:18:26 GMT

In diners - mustard, ketchup are left on tableops but I'm sure they get used up quickly. I do keep my mustard and ketchup in the fridge.

I owuld put the relish in the fridge but I wonder....bc of the pickling process and I've seen them also sold in barrels at room temp. Maybe they can be out for a while but not a very long extensive amount of time (months?)

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HLP — Tue, 28 May 2019 12:41:46 GMT

@drizzellla wrote:
I am confused.

I have a bottle of Heinz Pickle Relish. On the bottle it states "refrigerate after opening".

I recently bought a bottle of B&G Pickle Relish. On the bottle it states "For best results, chill this relish before serving". No other mention of refrigeration between use.

I just read an article that said pickles, ketchup and eggs do not need to refrigerated.

I have always refrigerated pickles, pickle relish, ketchup and eggs. I am no sure I could not refrigerate them. Has anyone not refrigerated them?

This means after you bring it home from the store shelf, it will taste better , if it is chilled before serving.After things are opened I would keep them in the refrigerator. I keep all of the above refrigerated.

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fthunt — Tue, 28 May 2019 12:48:51 GMT

It's so easy to open a refrigerator door..... I play safe and put all those items inside.

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Citrine1 — Tue, 28 May 2019 22:50:20 GMT

I stopped refrigerating ketchup 30 years ago. I don't think we use it up all that quickly, but we've never had a problem. I detest cold ketchup.

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jannabelle1 — Wed, 29 May 2019 00:13:46 GMT

If the jar/bottle says "refrigerate after opening", I refrigerate. If the label doesn't recommend refrigeration then I don't worry about it. I can't imagine not refrigerating eggs. One thing that I no longer refrigerate is pancake syriup....the labels state that no refrigeration is required after opening. Honey never gets refrigerated - it lasts forever!