Refrigerating Clam Juice
Most store-bought stock/broth packaging contains some claim like "refrigerate after opening, and use within 7-10 days". My bottle of clam juice makes no claims whatsoever about refrigeration or shelf life. I know it contains some salt, but I doubt it's enough to preserve it indefinitely.
Since it's basically a stock/broth, I assume it would last about as long as an opened container of chicken stock - just long enough for bacteria to establish their own civilization, complete with a "Salmonella Starbucks" on every suspended particle.
Does anyone know for sure? Can I put an opened bottle back in the cabinet? Will it last a week in the fridge? Should I just pour out any unused juice, because it will spoil so quickly?
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It should keep in the fridge for a week or two- and you should be able to smell it if it goes bad. However, you can just freeze any unused juice in 1 or 2 Tablespoon portions (in an ice cube tray) and keep it around for the next time you need it. Just transfer the frozen cubes into a labelled freezer bag so they don't get lost or thrown out. Waste not, want not, right?
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It is best to refrigerate clam juice after opening, for safety. In your kitchen, clam juice is a useful savory for many seafood dishes, even those based on fish. Clam juice, one could say, is the paprika of the ocean, not always needed but always helpful when used.How long does clam juice stay good in fridge?
It should keep in the fridge for a week or two- and you should be able to smell it if it goes bad. However, you can just freeze any unused juice in 1 or 2 Tablespoon portions (in an ice cube tray) and keep it around for the next time you need it.What can I do with leftover clam juice?
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Pure clam juice (without any preservatives) is usually good for about three days when refrigerated. On the other hand, Tomato juice can last about a week without preservatives (but still in the fridge).Can you freeze leftover clam juice?
My understanding of clam juice is that it's generally has a more 'fresh' flavor to it, so it's possible that reducing it might be a problem. If that's the case, freeze what you can fit in your freezer, then use the rest of it to make a soup, risotto, paella, or similar.What is CLAM JUICE? What does CLAM JUICE mean? CLAM JUICE meaning, definition \u0026 explanation
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Let's use Mott's Clamato as a guideline here. From the Clamato FAQ:
13. What is the shelf life of Mott's* Clamato*?
Before opening, Mott's* Clamato* will last up to 12 months time from the production code date. After opening, Mott's* Clamato* should be refrigerated and used within a 2 to 3 week period.
You say you've got pure clam juice (i.e. stock/broth). Clamato has a ton of acidic tomato concentrate as well as sugar (corn syrup) that acts as a natural preservative, and it only claims to last a few weeks in the fridge. If you've got pure clam juice, which means no artificial or natural preservatives, then there's no way I'd keep it around for more than a week. I would treat it as stock and either freeze it or throw it out after a few days.
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