How long will my homemade lemon juice marinade last?
I have a question regarding a marinade that I made. How long will it keep in the refrigerator? I have the marinade in a air tight plastic container.
Here are the ingredients:
- 1 lemon/lime zest
- 1 lemon/lime juice
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
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My experience is that freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice does NOT last overnight (if one were making salad dressing, for example).
If you're making a marinade, I would squeeze the citrus immediately before adding it to the meat. Then remove ALL the air out of the bag (search "water displacement" method); this will prolong the potency of the citrus.
The garlic will be better if fresher too.
EDIT:
Per @Cindy, here's a search for finding out about the water displacement method
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So up to two weeks is the best time to store the marinade.How long can homemade marinade stay in the fridge?
Information. Most recipes for marinating meat and poultry recommend six hours up to 24 hours. It is safe to keep the food in the marinade longer, but after two days it is possible that the marinade can start to break down the fibers of the meat, causing it to become mushy.How long can you marinate meat in lemon?
Marinades that contain citrus juices, especially lemon or lime juice, should be used for only 2 hours or less. Be careful when using acidic marinades. Foods left too long in these blends can change color and texture.How long does homemade marinade sauce last?
2 weeks minimum. If it's in an air tight and sterilized jar which isn't constantly being opened and closed. I'd push more for a couple of months maybe longer. All the acid in there, sugar and salt work as great preservatives and the spices also will help.Can you marinate chicken in lemon for 2 days?
Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, and I find 2 hours gives the best flavour. You can technically marinate chicken breasts and thighs for up to two days in the fridge, but I don't find the flavour changes much as you increase the marinating time from 2 hours.How To Store / Preserve Fresh Lemon Juice For Up To One Year. Two Methods
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How long will my homemade marinade with orange juice last?
Your question is very similar to the question from the above link. This is the most accurate answer I could find. The shelf life of food kept inside the refrigerator will all depend on the way the food was prepared, considering that all the ingredients you used were fresh. And since you mentioned that you used an airtight container, it may also give a longer storage time, provided that it is kept tightly closed without unnecessary opening. It is also nice to know that citrus fruits can go into fermentation stage which will definitely cause a change in the taste. So up to two weeks is the best time to store the marinade.
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