How long is franks hot sauce good for

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By Zee Krstic August 17, Pin FB More. Credit: Photo: Greg Dupree. The precise answer depends to a large extent on storage conditions - to maximize the shelf life of opened hot sauce, refrigerate and keep tightly covered at all times.

How long does opened hot sauce last at room temperature? Hot sauce will generally stay at best quality for about 6 months at room temperature; refrigerating the hot sauce will keep it fresher longer.

How long does opened hot sauce last in the refrigerator? Hot sauce that has been continuously refrigerated will generally stay at best quality for about 4 to 5 years. Different kinds of hot sauce are going to spoil at very different rates. In general, any hot sauce will have a pretty decent shelf life. You might already know that vinegar has a pretty stellar shelf life, even just sitting in a cabinet.

So it makes sense that its inclusion in a hot sauce would prolong its life. This changes a little when you add fruits like tomatoes and vegetables to your hot sauce mix.

The vinegar and chili peppers will help it keep longer, but those elements are eventually going to spoil. And if your hot sauce does have those elements, we highly recommend refrigerating it so you can enjoy it longer. If you consume a bottle within a few months of opening it, you can keep it right on the table. But you might want to consider refrigerating it anyway.