Spice Storage

[Smokin Soon]

I recently re-stocked some most used spices from Butcher-Packer and need to know from the guru's here how to store them properly, And recommendations  for containers. There all in 1 lb bags.

[La Quinta]

Generally speaking...a container that allows no light in is the best way to store spices. The light can make them "age" quicker...and always in a cool, dry, dark place...stainless canisters are a good bet...especially for 1lb bags...I'm sure others will chime in on how they store theirs.  :)

[NePaSmoKer]

SS

With LQ on this.

I use larger plastic shaker containers placed in my spice cab that is way in back of the pantry nice and dark

nepas

[LilSmoker]

As already said, they're best kept in a cool, dark and dry enviroment, if i have any large ammounts of spice to store, i vacuum seal it, then place into a suitable container.

Having said all this, i have to be honest, a friends wife who is really into cooking, has a huge spice rack in her kitchen, you know the type with all the glass jars etc. Well the kitchen is always roasting hot whenever i visit, i did ask her once if she had any trouble with the spices, as they were exposed to light and heat etc?

She just replied "No, not at all" so...............?

I suppose it has a lot to do with how quickly the spice gets used and replaced?

;)

[manxman]

As already said, they're best kept in a cool, dark and dry enviroment, if i have any large ammounts of spice to store, i vacuum seal it, then place into a suitable container.

I am with LS on this, I vacuum seal and keep in the cool and dark.  :)

[3rensho]

I take out what I'm likely to use withing two months and store that dark and cool.  The remainder gets vacuum sealed and stored at -18C.

[HCT]

Vacuum seal is the way to go, store in a dark dark place. :P

[Smoking Duck]

For bulk spices, I do the same as 3 renshro.  The spices I'm most likely to use get stored in their own cabinet which I suppose is dark when the door is shut.

[beefmann]

cool dark place

[Mr Walleye]

cool dark place

You guys need to move to Saskatchewan!

It's always cold and dark here!

:D  :D  :D  ;D  ;D

Mike

[La Quinta]

Yeah Fishman...a challenge for some of us!!  :)

[Tenpoint5]

I have a grey plastic tote that I keep all my spices in and that is kept in a hall closet to keep Momma out of it.

[Smokin Soon]

I'm still taking this all in. 10 point what is in the grey tote? Vac bag sealed or container?

[Smokin Soon]

So when you vac seal spices, they can go in the freezer or fridge? Could you leave a long lead on the bag seal so it could be cut and then re-sealed?

[Tenpoint5]

I'm still taking this all in. 10 point what is in the grey tote? Vac bag sealed or container?

Sorry about that Container with plastic over the opening. or in a Zip Bag with the air pushed out. Dont have a Vac sealer my other one died. Havent had the monies to replace it just yet.