Emma Miller
During the New Year and Christmas holidays, housewives remember all the most delicious recipes to set a wonderful and versatile table. Jellied meat is one of these dishes.
Every housewife has her own recipe for jelly, which she tries to improve every time to make the dish perfect.
But have you ever wondered how long you can actually store jelly and when it’s best to throw it away so as not to harm your body? Glavred has gathered all the information you need to avoid eating a spoiled dish.
How long can jelly be stored?
The average safe storage period for jellied meat in the refrigerator is 4-5 days. If your dish is quite fatty, this period can last up to 7 days.
If you have added carrots or parsley to the jelly, it is better not to eat it later than 3-4 days after preparation. This is because any product that has not been heat-treated reduces the shelf life of the dish.
But if you added chopped raw horseradish to the jelly, the shelf life of the dish will increase by 1-2 days. The main thing is to cover the dish with foil or cling film.
Of course, there are cases when a person simply forgot how long the jelly has been in the refrigerator. In such a situation, you can simply pay attention to the smell and appearance of the dish. If you notice that the water has started to come out of the jelly, it means that the dish has already started to deteriorate. You can leave the jelly in a warm room for a while. If it has an unpleasant odor, you can safely throw it away.
What you can do with jelly before it goes bad
If you have any jelly left over and you are afraid that it may spoil, freezing it is a great option. If you can use quick freezing, it will help to cool the dish evenly. In this state, the jelly can be safely stored for 1-2 months.
It is worth noting that this dish is an excellent preparation for soup or borscht. If you want to use this option, it is better to add water to it and boil it.
