<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Seasoning & Additives -102 Shelf Life and Storage]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div>
<div>
  <div class="grid12-12 post-image-header"><img src="/assets/uploads/files/1539352827482-seasoningheader.jpg" alt="Seasoning and Additives" title="Seasoning and Additives" /></div>
  <div class="grid12-6 post-video">
<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a3NJkkm4R88?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0" frameborder="0">&lt; /iframe&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
  &lt;/div&gt;
 &lt;div class="grid12-6 post-title"&gt;
    &lt;h2&gt;Seasoning &amp; Additives 102 Shelf Life and Storage&lt;/h2&gt;
    &lt;p&gt;Attend this entry level class from Meatgistics University by watching the video, reading the article and post any questions you have!&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;/div&gt;
  &lt;div class="grid12-6 post-image"&gt;&lt;img src="/assets/uploads/files/1539363095533-vacsealingseasoning-resized.jpg" title="Mixing in seasoning" alt="Mixing in seasoning" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;What Is The Shelf Life of Seasonings&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p dir="auto"&gt;Most Excalibur seasonings come with a 2 year best if used by date that will be printed right here on the bag.  This does not mean that on that date any remaining seasoning must be thrown out, but it does mean that it has reached the end of its peak efficiency and should either be used shortly or discarded.  This 2-year time frame assumes that the seasoning is still in its original package and has been properly stored during this time.&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;div class="grid12-6 post-image"&gt;&lt;img src="/assets/uploads/files/1539363127276-vacseasoning-resized.jpg" title="Mixing in seasoning" alt="Mixing in seasoning" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;What Are Signs That Seasoning Has Expired&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p dir="auto"&gt;Once the seasonings have aged they can start to harden and take on the form of the bag, become excessively dry and lose their freshness resulting in a finished product that lacks a full flavor profile. The seasoning will also fade in color, this is especially true if it has been exposed to direct sunlight. Now as hard as this seasoning has become that does not necessarily mean it can’t be used, we could fairly easily break this up and still use it but depending on how old it is, it might not give us the best product.&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;div class="grid12-6 post-image"&gt;&lt;img src="/assets/uploads/files/1539363145929-dirtyvacuum-resized.jpg" title="Mixing in seasoning" alt="Mixing in seasoning" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;What’s the Best Way To Increase Shelf-Life&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p dir="auto"&gt;The best way to store packaged, bulk, or shaker seasonings is to put them in a cool and dry environment.   A pantry or cabinet that maintains a steady temp between 60-70° and a low humidity level is ideal for long-term storage.   The best way to keep that seasoning as fresh as you can is to first be careful when measuring out the amount you are going to us. Make sure you are measuring the seasoning in a low humidity temperature-controlled environment, right in front of your stove while boiling a pot of water would NOT be a good choice, the dining room table in the out of direct sunlight with no direct heat sources is a better choice.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;How Should You Store Remaining Seasoning?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p dir="auto"&gt;If you have purchased a bag of seasoning that was designed to season 25 lb of meat but you only used half the bag and made a 12.5 lb batch you don’t have to throw out the rest of that seasoning.   You can reseal the seasoning in the same bag it came in if you have a &lt;a href="https://www.waltonsinc.com/equipment/vacuum-sealers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc"&gt;Vacuum Sealer&lt;/a&gt; or impulse sealer.  This will not remove all of the oxygen in the bag, just reseal the bag.  If you know it is going to be more than a few months until you use the remaining seasoning then Vacuum Sealing it in a vacuum bag is the ideal way to store it.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Other Notes&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p dir="auto"&gt;If you use a vacuum sealer to reseal your seasoning bags you need to check your vacuum chamber to make sure there is not spilled seasoning inside the machine.  This applies for either Chambered or Non=Chambered vacuum machines.  With a Chambered Machine you can run a damp cloth or cleaning wipe around the chamber and it will pick up any loose seasoning.  With a Non-Chambered Vacuum Machine blowing it out with compressed air is a better idea as the wet wipes could cause build-up in some of the edges.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.waltonsinc.com/equipment/vacuum-sealers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc"&gt;Shop waltonsinc.com for Vacuum Sealers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.waltonsinc.com/seasonings/jerky-seasonings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc"&gt;Shop waltonsinc.com for Excalibur Jerky Seasonings&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.waltonsinc.com/seasonings/summer-sausage-seasoning" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc"&gt;Shop waltonsinc.com for Excalibur Summer Sausage Seasoning&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</iframe></div></div></div>]]></description><link>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/topic/750/seasoning-additives-102-shelf-life-and-storage</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:18:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/topic/750.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 12:26:10 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Seasoning & Additives -102 Shelf Life and Storage on Mon, 09 Sep 2019 15:07:01 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="/user/masya" aria-label="Profile: Masya"><bdi>Masya</bdi></a> If you vacuum seal it that would be okay for long term storage but it needs to be vacuum sealed as the humidity inside a freezer and even a fridge is pretty high.  Once it has been opened though and exposed to humidity it would need to be used pretty quickly.</p>
]]></description><link>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/7562</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/7562</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathon]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2019 15:07:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Seasoning & Additives -102 Shelf Life and Storage on Mon, 09 Sep 2019 11:34:23 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Hi Jonathon.</p>
<p dir="auto">Is there any issues with storing the seasonings long term in the freezer?</p>
<p dir="auto">I live in the Republic of Panama and our coldest winter day is still 95F with the humidity ranging from 70 - 100 %.  It is a tropical rain forest after all.</p>
<p dir="auto">Things like sugar and salt, even in supposedly sealed bags and containers turns into a brick within weeks.</p>
<p dir="auto">Thanks</p>
]]></description><link>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/7555</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/7555</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Masya]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2019 11:34:23 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>