How long does home-made guacamole stay fresh, and nicely colored - meaning green as opposed to brownish?

Answer 1

It totally depends on how you've made it, and how you're storing it. If the recipe that you use for your guacamole has a lot of acidity, (lemon juice) then it will keep longer than if it didnt. Also, if you cover it with plastic wrap all over the surface, and you let as little air get to it as possible, it will stay green for a much longer time. Another trick is putting the pit back into the quacamole, and that is supposed to keep it fresher longer. It really all depends on these factors. Enjoy your guacamole!!!

Answer 2

less than an hour.

however, there are a couple of methods that will prolong the life of good homemade guacamole.

first, make lime (or lemon - but i think lime tastes better) a part of the recipe. just half a lime will really hlep retard the browning process.

also include a pit from one avocado in the guac - it helps keep it fresh for slightly longer.

then, packaging. first, put the guac into an air-tight container with a good lid. then you will need two pieces of saran wrap (cling wrap). place the first on the guacamole and press down on all sides, making sure every surface of the guacamole is in contact with the cling wrap. make sure and also press the wrap to the sides of the container and trap OUT any air (this is what causes it to go brown in the first place!)

take the second piece of wrap and fit tightly over the opening of the container, really pressing it down and blocking it off from any outside air.

then snap the top on the tupperware. the guac will stay green for several hours this way - maybe up to 12-18 hours. i wouldn't make guac more than 12 hours ahead of when i wanted it anyway - it only stays fresh for a short period of time.

Answer 3

Only for a few hours. Adding a citrus juice, like lemon or lime will delay it slightly. Also, put the pit back into the guacamole (whole, obviously). That will also slow it down.

When you go to store it in the refrigerator, place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the guacamole. It turns down from oxidation, so removing contact with air will prevent browning.

Answer 4

If you leave the bone (seed of the avocado) in the guacamole the color will stay green for a longer period of time. Also, a little lemon or lime juice will also help. I recommend at least 3 days in the fridge. Also, try the press and seal wrap to cover this helps a little with the color

Answer 5

I love Alton Brown's recipe for guacamole.

3 Haas avocados, halved, seeded and peeled
1 lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced

In a large bowl place the scooped avocado pulp and lime juice, toss to coat. Drain, and reserve the lime juice, after all of the avocados have been coated. Using a potato masher add the salt, cumin, and cayenne and mash. Then, fold in the onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and garlic. Add 1 tablespoon of the reserved lime juice. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour and then serve.

The ONLY thing I do differently is leave out the cumin because I don't like it. Every time I make this, it stays green for at least two days...frighteningly green. It's awesome! The only thing I do is, I store it in one of those disposable Ziploc containers with a lid. When you put your guac in there, cover it with Saran wrap, mkaing sure to get out any pockets of air, THEN put the lid on the container.

Answer 6

If you cover it with plastic wrap (not just the container it's in, but put the plastic wrap right down on the surface of the guacamole) it'll keep it from getting brown (it's just oxidation, like a sliced apple.) As long as it's looking tasty and fresh, I'd think it ought to last at least 3-5 days in the fridge.

Answer 7

Guacamole only stays fresh for about 2 days tops. Here's a little secret though, put the pit of the avocado in the bowl of guacamole, it keeps it green longer. My mother who is Mexican, taught me this trick and it really works!

Answer 8

Not very long, only a couple of hours. Try sprinkling lime juice on the top to prevent the browning. Don't forget to add lime juice to the actual Guacamole for flavor and discoloration.

Answer 9

generally maybe 4 hours or so. Using a citrus like lemon or lime will help. Some feel letting the avocado pit sit in the guacamole helps too. Have no clue whether it's true or not...but those who do it...are truly of Mexican heritage.

Answer 10

Fresh guacamole only lasts a couple of days.

To keep it from turning brown, save the big pit (seed) from the avocado and put it in the guacamole. Don't forget to take it out before you serve it.

Lemon juice in your guac will also help keep it from turning brown.