I’m currently in canning mode (pesto, pear concoctions, whatever else comes along), so I’m cleaning out the storage cupboard of last year’s leftovers…which means you should too! Although I’ve heard stories of people safely keeping and eating their home-canned goods for years, we’re all a bunch of wusses now. Just kidding, it’s better safe than sorry now.
Today’s standard is most canned fruits are typically good for one year. Vegetables and meats for 2 years. Pesto, if frozen, up to 1 year; if refrigerated, up to 2 weeks.
If you ever have a can, no matter how old or new, where the seal is popped, the glass chipped, gas bubbles or an odd smell arise when opened — don’t eat it!
Now that I’ve scared the bejeezus out of you, lol, you can look forward to home-canned goodies coming your way soon.
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