How do I keep my guacamole from turning dark ugly green?

Answer 1

Many moons ago, I worked in a small tex-mex restaurant. One part of my job was making the guacamole - and I made ALOT of it. I never put a pit in it, and I never used lime or lemon juice. What I did to keep it from turning was to cover with plastic wrap, but I would smash the wrap down on top of the guacamole, gently pressing until the entire surface was covered. I also tried to squeeze out as many air bubbles. It 's basically the same thing we do with pudding to keep the film from forming on the surface.

Answer 2

Never tried using the pit. I highly doubt that will stop it from oxidizing.

Don't use lemon juice however. Use lime juice. Cover the guac. with plastic wrap twice. One sheet that actually covers it, and the other to cover the container. Guacamole doesn't last very long. If you're going to serve it to guests prepare just before serving. Otherwise if it turns a little dark after a day or so it's still fine for eating. I add mayonnaise to mine for a creamy texture. Although the other day I used cream cheese and it was delicious! :) I love guacamole!!!!

Answer 3

Eliminate contact with air. Take plastic wrap and press it down into the top of the guacamole so there is no air gap. Putting lime or lemon juice and garlic in the guacamole will help prevent oxidation from whatever air has already make contact. Lemon is not traditional which may have caused the poor taste.

Answer 4

Well I've never done the pit thing--interesting. However, I do use lime juice and cover the guacamole tightly before storing in the refrigerater--never turns ugly.

Answer 5

I have no idea what the "pit" thing is about. But making the guacamole a little acidic will help prevent the dark color. You can try vinegar, citric acid (citris fruit juices), these will help a lot.

Answer 6

Don't keep the pit in one of the avacados. You can't mash it if you do. Set one of the pits aside, then when the dip is done, just push the reserved pit down into the dip, cover and refrigerate until serving time. Take the pit out and give the quacamole a stir when you serve it.

Answer 7

Leave the pit in the mash, add some lime juice, and cover tightly with plastic wrap touching the mix.

Answer 8

Keep the pit in it or squeeze a lil lime juice and that will help. Good Luck

Answer 9

Once you get it made,put some lemon juice in it to prevent the ugly darkening...

Answer 10

Add lemon juice or fruit fresh
that darking is caused by oxidation and the lemon juice will stop that