shelf life dressing with shalots
I understand that one should not keep homemade salad dressing that contains garlic for a period longer than a week or so. Does this also apply to using shallots in the dressing?
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Botulism is a concern when garlic (or shallot...or even fresh herbs) is stored in oil at room temperature. An acidic environment virtually eliminates the risk, meaning that garlic, shallot, and herbs are safe in a vinaigrette (especially one that separates and has those ingredients mainly sitting in the vinegar layer), for example. Refrigeration makes the whole thing even safer. You might also take a look at this question. In general, shallot should be treated the same as garlic when considering the risks of botulism.
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How long do shallots last in dressing?
Start by dicing the shallot into small pieces. Add all the ingredients into a glass mason jar or small bowl, and whisk everything together. Allow to sit for at least 5 minutes, then use it as you'd like! Store in a fridge for 2 - 3 weeks.How long does shallot vinaigrette last in the fridge?
Use immediately or refrigerate up to 3 weeks.How long do homemade dressings last?
Generally, vinaigrettes can be kept refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. Dairy-based dressings, like buttermilk, and dressings made with fresh ingredients, like chopped onion, fresh herbs, tomato sauce and chopped hard-boiled egg, will keep up to 1 week.How do you increase the shelf life of salad dressing?
Heat Treatment. It is a good idea to ensure that the salad dressing receive a heat treatment especially if the product is bacteriostatic and even if it is bactericidal. This will help ensure that spoilage organisms are killed which will help lengthen the shelf life of the product and ensure that the product is safe.Homemade Salad Dressing - Fig Shallot Vinaigrette
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Answer 2
In my fairly extensive experience with vinaigrettes in commercial kitchens, garlic tends to turn well before shallots in vinaigrettes.
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