Shortening- in fridge?

Posted: Mon, Mar 10 2008, 5:57 pm Post subject: shortening- in fridge?

Does shortening need to be refrigerated after the seal has been broken?

Silver Member Joined: Dec 23 2007 Posts: 732

Best to refrigerate it. I just threw out one whole pkg because it got so stale, that it changed colour and consistency.

Posted: Mon, Mar 10 2008, 6:11 pm Post subject: re: shortening- in fridge?

I've never refrigerated mine. I've used the same one in good condition for awhile as well. I keep mine on the cool side of my kitchen....away from the stove.
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what kind of shoertning is it? is it shelf stable ?

Posted: Mon, Mar 10 2008, 9:07 pm Post subject:

I've never even heard of storing it in the fridge. I suppose if you don't use very much very often, maybe you could. Just don't forget to take it out and bring it to room temperature before you use it.
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The whole point of shortening is that it's shelf-stable and needs no refrigeration. If it discolored or got rancid, it was either WAY WAY too old--like years and years--or exposed to excessive heat, which accelerates spoilage. Nothing is expected to last that long except specially-prepared rations intended for fallout shelters and the like--and even they have expiration dates.