| Butter |
Fridge |
OK on counter, especially in cooler weather |
| Butter, Vegan |
Fridge |
|
| Butter, Whipped |
Fridge |
|
| Capers |
Fridge |
OK in pantry if unopened. Salt- or dry-packed capers OK in pantry even after opening. |
| Ghee |
Pantry |
|
| Chile Crisp |
Pantry |
Stays fresher longer in fridge. |
| Fish Sauce |
Pantry |
Flavor is preserved longer in fridge. |
| Honey |
Pantry |
Refrigerating makes it grainy. |
| Hot Sauce |
Pantry |
Pantry OK for vinegary hot sauces. Check label for others. |
| Jams and Jellies |
Fridge |
OK in pantry if unopened. |
| Ketchup |
Pantry |
Stays fresher in fridge. |
| Kimchi |
Fridge |
Short-term pantry OK for more fermentation. |
| Maple Syrup |
Fridge |
Refrigerate after opening. |
| Mayonnaise |
Fridge |
Brace yourself: Once opened, pantry OK three to six months, but more stable in fridge. A cool pantry is safe for commercial mayos short-term, but the fridge door offers more stability. |
| Miso |
Fridge |
Refrigerated miso OK in pantry with plastic wrap pressed to surface. |
| Mustard |
Pantry |
Fridge will keep it spicier longer. |
| Oil |
Pantry |
For long-term storage, refrigerate. |
| Oil, Sesame |
Fridge |
Refrigeration recommended for sesame and other delicate oils. |
| Oyster Sauce |
Fridge |
OK in pantry if unopened. |
| Peanut Butter |
Pantry |
Once opened, OK in pantry two to three months. Refrigerate after. |
| Pickles, Fresh |
Fridge |
|
| Pickles, Shelf Stable |
Fridge |
OK in pantry if unopened. |
| Salsa, Fresh |
Fridge |
|
| Salsa, Shelf Stable |
Fridge |
OK in pantry if unopened. |
| Soy Sauce |
Pantry |
Stays fresher in fridge, especially low-sodium. |
| Tahini |
Pantry |
Refrigerate for a thicker texture to spread. |
| Vinegar |
Pantry |
Low-acid, unpasteurized and cloudy vinegars stay fresher in fridge. |
| Worcestershire |
Pantry |
Stays fresher longer in fridge. |
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