Why is it suggested to freeze Chimichurri Sauce?
From a fresh herb garden I’ve made chimichurri sauce and when researching how to store the leftovers I’ve ran across several sites such as balls:
https://www.freshpreserving.com/chimichurri---ball-recipes-br3549.html
That suggest freezing but I don’t understand why? Is it because of the garlic and there are no acids to it from going bad? Didn’t see this asked in the eight questions I found.
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There is a risk of botulism growth. C. botulinum grows in the absence of oxygen (an anaerobic environment). It is possible that botulinum spores are present on the garlic, as well as the herbs. The spores exist fairly widely in our environment, but they don't grow and develop toxins unless the conditions are right. The recipe results in a sauce that places these ingredients in an anaerobic environment, significantly raising the risk of botulinum growth. Colder temperatures reduce the risk. That is why freezing and refrigeration (and the associated time limits) are recommended.
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While chimichurri is best when it's fresh, there are a couple of great options for storing leftovers. One way to preserve the freshness is by freezing any leftover chimichurri sauce the day that you make it.Is it OK to freeze chimichurri sauce?
You can freeze chimichurri into cubes. It will keep in your fridge for about 3 months without loosing flavor. Store your frozen chimichurri in a covered ice tray. Because this is made with natural ingredients it is 100% preservative free.Should chimichurri sauce be refrigerated?
The fresh stage lasts about 2 to 3 weeks when refrigerated, and about 7 days if not. Chimichurri sauce is usually served aged. The ingredients cause a natural pickling process. We recommend that it is consumed within 6 months and be kept in cool dry place.How do you defrost frozen chimichurri sauce?
What is this? The process of thawing your frozen Chimichurri is super simple. If you froze your Chimichurri in sizes of single servings, then you can take out the desired ice cubes and allow them to defrost. You can keep them on the kitchen countertop and let the room temperature do its trick.Can you preserve chimichurri sauce?
Depending on the recipe, chimichurri is a tasty way to make use of leafy herbs such as parsley, cilantro, and oregano, as well as your homegrown garlic or chives. Because it's prepared with both high-quality EVOO and vinegar, homemade chimichurri keeps well for 2-3 weeks, if refrigerated in an airtight container.Why I get obsessed with Chimichurri every summer.
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