Can you freeze Barbecue sauce, bottled?
Condiments, Sauces & Canned Goods
USDA FoodKeeper does not list a storage time for Barbecue sauce, bottled in the freezer.
Use the full storage table below to compare pantry, refrigerator, freezer, and opened-package guidance.
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Safe Storage Table
| Storage method | FoodKeeper guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry | Refrigeration ensures that commercial sauces and condiments stay fresh for a longer period of time. Shelf-stable commercial barbecue sauce is safe when stored at room temperature after opening. Quality, not safety, is the reason the labels on these products suggest that they be refrigerated after opening. |
| Pantry after opening | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Refrigerator | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Refrigerator after opening | 4 months |
| Refrigerator after thawing | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Freezer | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Package date pantry | 1 year |
| Package date refrigerator | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Package date freezer | No FoodKeeper time listed |
Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper Data. Direct JSON feed: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/shared/data/EN/foodkeeper.json.
FAQ
How long does Barbecue sauce, bottled last?
USDA FoodKeeper does not list a storage time for Barbecue sauce, bottled in the fridge.
Can you freeze Barbecue sauce, bottled?
USDA FoodKeeper does not list a storage time for Barbecue sauce, bottled in the freezer.
What should I do if Barbecue sauce, bottled looks or smells off?
Discard it. Storage times are guidelines, and USDA FoodKeeper notes can vary by item; when in doubt, throw it out.