How long will roux keep? [duplicate]

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I've made roux some time ago. Forgot to put the date on the container. How long will it keep in the fridge? I'll be making a sauce in a day or two...

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Surely you figured something out by now, but here is what I would do. First, look closely and carefully for surface mold. Look around the rim of the container. If that is clear, smell the oil for rancidity. If it stinks, throw it out. At this point, it looks good and it smells good. I can't imagine a dish where the roux is not thoroughly heated, so unless you are pioneering some kind of cold ingredient, cold roux dish, I think you are good to go. The sealed roux in the fridge should behave like a confit and retard spoilage for a while. If you did a dark roux (like a cajun style) it should last a really long time. They sell it in jars in New Orleans supermarkets, and if memory serves, the jar said something like 90 days in the fridge after opening.



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Roux will keep indefinitely when stored in the refrigerator or freezer in an airtight container. Roux made with vegetable oil can be stored at room temperature for several weeks, but roux made with butter or fat should always be refrigerated.

How long will roux last in the refrigerator?

Tips for Making Roux To make it ahead, prepare the roux and let it cool slightly before storing in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. It lasts up to six months in the refrigerator or up to a year in the freezer.

Can you save a roux?

In general, it doesn't hurt to make too much roux because you can always store it in the fridge and use it later. Roux keeps very well in a sealed, airtight container. You could make it and store it for a week or even up to a month before you use it. Roux is made by cooking fat with flour.

How do you store a roux overnight?

Either use the roux immediately for a recipe with your prepared ingredients or remove from the heat and transfer it to a stainless steel or pyrex bowl to keep it from darkening even more. Once the roux has cooled, you can skim off any excess oil and store it in the refrigerator or freezer.

How long does dry roux last?

The toasted flour can be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to six months.


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It should keep for a week or two, at least. Maybe more. This is assuming, of course, it was refrigerated. I would be worried about it picking up funky flavors from the other food in your refrigerator, though.

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