Does unopened dijon mustard go bad or does it have a pretty long shelf life? I have 2 large jars of it - 2 yrs old. Garbage?

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pierino · Answer

Most likely not spoiled but probably won't taste as good. Instead of eating it straight from the jar you might work on blending it into other preparations, say like a remoulade or spread it on chicken breasts (or rabbit) before sauteeing them in sizzling oil with onions. Calves liver anyone?

mrslarkin · Answer

Thanks all! Mustard goes with turkey, right?   ;-)

Pat E. · Answer

it's fine...very acidic and nothing there to spoil

Kayb · Answer

I'm with TiggyBee on this. Should be fine.

TiggyBee · Answer

If it's unopened, I'm thinking it's good.

drbabs · Answer

Does it have an expiration date on it?  It could be ok--it's pretty acidic.  I guess you could open one and look at it and smell it.  And, you know, if in doubt...

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