I accidentally left a large of pickles out on the counter overnight. I opened the jar just then, so they were room temperature. The lid says "refrigerate after opening." My husband thinks they're still ok, but I'm not sure! Thanks!
2007-12-02 01:47:45 · 7 answers · asked by LolaMola 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
No, pickling is actually a method of conservation. You can pickle things to make them last longer. So simply having left them out over night won't be a problem.
Mmmmm, pickles.....
Enjoy!
2007-12-02 01:52:32 · answer #1 · answered by dais77005 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your pickles won't be quite as crisp. The temp and texture are changed by refrigeration. Food safety is not altered. Enjoy...unless you just prefer cold pickles.
2007-12-02 09:56:53 · answer #2 · answered by Jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pickles don't have to be refrigerated after opening...EVERYTHING with liquid says that. I mean if u don't plan on eating them for a year then YES put them in the fridge but ONE night is not going to hurt...hell ONE month wouldn't hurt. ur hubby's right this time.
2007-12-02 10:19:02 · answer #3 · answered by JAZZY J 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband does tha too, he will say everything is still okay. But as for pickles they are probably still okay after only the night.
2007-12-02 09:55:21 · answer #4 · answered by Kimberly W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when I lived in Turkey there were pickle shops everywhere, and not a fridge to be seen... and I survived! Should be fine, but don't make a habit of it :-)
2007-12-02 09:51:38 · answer #5 · answered by Shihfu Mike Evans 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think they should be okay. I do that all the time and don't get food poisoning or anything. But smell them to make sure. :)
2007-12-02 09:53:13 · answer #6 · answered by karaem33355 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the brine kills germs. They are fine.
2007-12-02 09:51:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋