Here’s a handy condiment expiration guide to help you figure out what to keep and what to toss:
Broth
Unopened: 1 year
Opened: 2 days in the fridge.
Butter
In the Fridge: 3 months (store extra sticks in the freezer for up to a year).
Juice
Unopened: 1 year
Opened: 1 week in the fridge.
Fresh Eggs
Unopened: 2-5 weeks in the fridge
Opened: Use now
Half and Half
Unopened: 4 weeks in the fridge
Opened: 1 week in the fridge.
Ketchup
Unopened: 1 year
Opened: 1 month in the pantry, longer in the fridge.
Mayo
Unopened: 2-3 months
Opened: 2 months in the fridge. Be sure to refrigerate after opening, and never leave mayo out of the fridge for more than two hours.
Mustard
Unopened: 2 years
Opened: 6-8 months in the pantry or the fridge.
Olives
Unopened: 1 year
Opened: 1-2 months in the fridge.
Peanut Butter
Unopened: 6-9 months
Opened: 2 -3 months, longer in the fridge.
Pickles
Unopened: 1 year
Opened: 1-2 months in the fridge.
Salad Dressing
Unopened: 10-12 months
Opened: 3 months in the fridge.
Sour Cream
Unopened: 2 weeks in the fridge
Opened: 2 weeks in the fridge.
Tomato Paste
Unopened: 1 year
Opened: 5 days in the fridge.
Vegetable Oil
Unopened: 6 months
Opened: 1-3 months. For best results, store open vegetable oil in the fridge.