How long will Duck Fat last before going bad
I've drained the fat from a roasted duck, placed it in a closed container, saved it in the 'fridge, not quite sure how long it will last??
Best Answer
The main concern is keeping it from going rancid which is due to oxidation and heat. If you keep it at the back of the fridge in a container that minimizes the amount of open space on top it will keep a long time.
You can also freeze it if you don't intend to use in the near future and don't want it taking up space in the refrigerator.
Pictures about "How long will Duck Fat last before going bad"
Does duck fat get rancid?
Duck and goose fat keeps very well in the fridge and the label on the packaging should give guidelines as to how long the fat will keep after opening, but in most cases it should keep for at least 3 months. It will start to smell and taste rancid once it is too old so do use your nose as a guide.How long is refrigerated duck fat good for?
Store the duck fat covered in the refrigerator for up to 6 months or in the freezer for a year.Should duck fat be refrigerated?
Facts about duck fat Duck fat is usually sold in jars, cans or tubs. The tubs should be refrigerated; the jars and cans should be refrigerated after opening.More answers regarding how long will Duck Fat last before going bad
Answer 2
Should last ages as the other posters have said. However make sure it's pure and doesn't have anything else from the duck in as that can go off earlier meaning you have to throw out the fat with it.
Answer 3
At least 6 months, easily a year. You'll use it all up well before then or you don't deserve to own duck fat.
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Anna Tarazevich, Valeria Boltneva, Dmitriy Ganin, Dmitriy Ganin