FOOD NEWS
How Long Do Home-Canned Pickled Beets Stay Good?
By Stacie Adams
Home-canned pickled beets are a great item to keep in your pantry and can last as long as 12 months if left unopened in an area that is well-protected from moisture and heat.
However, once they are open, storing them in a refrigerator is best to maintain quality and keep them safe for consumption for up to four days.
If the lid of your jar starts bulging, it's a red flag that pressure is increasing inside due to gases created by bacteria as they populate.
You should also check out the lid seal. Under ideal circumstances, the lid will remain depressed until you open the jar, at which point it will make a satisfying "popping" sound.
In the event that the lid is in good shape but you find mold on the underside after opening, spoilage is likely. Also, pay close attention to the odor coming from the jar.
Spoiled pickled food typically smells more sour than usual, and you should also never eat pickles that are soft and resting in cloudy or foamy canning liquid.