Category · 52 foods
Condiments & Sauces Storage Times
How long ketchup, mayo, salsa, dressings and broth last on the counter, in the fridge and in the freezer — opened and unopened. Sourced from USDA FoodKeeper, last verified November 2026.
52 of 52 foods · sorted A–Z
| Counter | Fridge (unopened) | Freezes well? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aioli | Not recommended | 3–4 days | — | Not listed | — |
 Alfredo and cream sauces | 6–12 months | Not needed | — | Not needed | — |
 Anchovies | Refrigerate | 3–4 days | 5 years (pantry) | 2 months | Yes |
 Apple cider vinegar | Indefinitely | Not needed | — | Not needed | — |
 Bacon grease | Not recommended | 6 months | — | 12 months | Yes |
 Balsamic vinegar | Refrigerate | 18 months | 3–5 years (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Barbecue sauce | Refrigerate | 4 months | 1 year (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Beef broth | 2 hours | 3–4 days | 7 days | 2–3 months | Yes |
 Black bean sauce | Refrigerate | 3–6 months | 18–24 months (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Canned cranberry sauce | Refrigerate | 1–2 weeks | 2 years (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Chicken broth | 2 hours | 3–4 days | 7 days | 2–3 months | Yes |
 Chutney | Refrigerate | 1–2 months | 1 year (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Cooking wine | Use-by date | Use-by date | — | Not listed | — |
 Creamy salad dressing | Refrigerate | 3–4 weeks | 6 months (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Dry salad dressing mix | Refrigerate | 4 weeks | Use-by date (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Duck fat | Not recommended | 30 days | — | Not listed | — |
 Gravy mix | 2 years | 1–2 days | — | Not listed | — |
 Hoisin sauce | Refrigerate | 3–6 months | 18–24 months (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Home-canned barbecue sauce | 9–12 months | Not needed | — | Not needed | — |
 Home-canned salsa | 9–12 months | Not needed | — | Not needed | — |
 Home-canned tomato sauce | 9–12 months | Not needed | — | Not needed | — |
 Homemade broth | 2 hours | 3–4 days | — | 2–3 months | Yes |
 Homemade cranberry sauce | 2 hours | 7–10 days | — | Not listed | — |
 Homemade salad dressing | 2 hours | 2 weeks | Not recommended (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Homemade vinaigrette | 2 hours | 2–3 weeks | — | Not listed | — |
 Honey | 2 years | Not needed | — | Not needed | — |
 Horseradish | Refrigerate | 3–4 months | 12 months | Not listed | — |
 Hot sauce | 6 months | Not needed | — | Not needed | — |
 Jam and jelly | Refrigerate | 6–12 months | 6–18 months (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Jarred gravy | Refrigerate | 1–2 days | 2–5 years (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Jarred salsa | Refrigerate | 1 month | 1 year (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Ketchup | Refrigerate | 6 months | 1 year (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Marinades | Refrigerate | 6 months | 1 year (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Mayonnaise | Refrigerate | 2 months | 3–6 months (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Mustard | Refrigerate | 1 year | 1–2 years (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Olives | Refrigerate | 2 weeks | 12–18 months (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Oyster sauce | Refrigerate | 3–6 months | 18–24 months (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Pesto | Refrigerate | 3 days | 6 months | 1 month | Yes |
 Pickles | Refrigerate | 1–3 months | 1 year (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Relish | 30 months | 9 months | — | Not listed | — |
 Reused frying oil | 2 hours | 1 month | — | 6–9 months | Yes |
 Salad dressing | Refrigerate | 1–3 months | 10–12 months (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Soy sauce | Refrigerate | 1 month | 3 years (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Spaghetti sauce | Refrigerate | 4 days | 18 months (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Taco and spaghetti seasoning mixes | 2 years | Not needed | — | Not needed | — |
 Tahini | Refrigerate | 3 weeks | 1 year (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Thai red curry paste | Refrigerate | 5 days | 2 years (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Tomato sauce | Refrigerate | 3–5 days | Use-by date (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Vegetable broth | 2 hours | 3–4 days | 7 days | 2–3 months | Yes |
 Vinaigrette | Refrigerate | 4 weeks | 6 months (pantry) | Not listed | — |
 Vinegar | 2 years | Not needed | — | Not needed | — |
 Worcestershire sauce | 1 year | Not needed | — | Not needed | — |
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Numbers on this page come from USDA FoodKeeper and FSIS guidance. Last verified November 2026. How we verify our data · Report a wrong number