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Pesto - ok to use?

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singingnutty Sat 14-Jan-23 10:08:12

I made some pesto about a week and a half ago, put it in the fridge and forgot about it. (I had rather a lot of food in there because I had visitors and it's taken me a while to get to the back of the fridge). It has been covered with clingfilm. Will it still be ok to use?- it's got parmesan, olive oil, pine nuts and fresh basil in it.

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Sago Sat 14-Jan-23 10:41:44

Should be fine.

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toscalily Sat 14-Jan-23 10:53:45

Here is a tip, f you want to keep homemade Pesto for any length of time cover with a thin layer of olive oil before storing in a glass (not plastic) jar with a lid in the fridge. It will keep for weeks. Yours is probably ok but if it has discoloured or smells off I would not use.

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Norah Fri 20-Jan-23 10:07:37

I think it's fine.

I keep pesto in fridge 2 weeks after I make it, then freeze.

Or freeze the whole lot right at making.

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JackyB Fri 20-Jan-23 10:29:03

I freeze mine, too, as I usually make about 20 little pots. (I can't stand the stuff but DH could live on pasta and pesto).

If here is no mould on it, it should be OK, as the oil and salt have preserving properties.

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Joseanne Fri 20-Jan-23 10:43:06

I agree with toscalily, a proper caterer told me that tip. It can last for weeks.
You can also add olive oil, stirred in, to revive it if has gone a bit cloddy.

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