Preserved mushrooms are an integral attribute of a festive feast, and pickling these forest inhabitants is a special pleasure. Mushrooms are difficult for the body to digest and are contraindicated for children under 7 years of age, so they should be consumed in moderation. The main thing is to make sure that the twist is done well, and the question of how long you can store homemade salted and pickled mushrooms depends on the type of lid used and the preservation method.
General storage recommendations
It is important to store homemade mushrooms in glass jars correctly, since the harvested products have direct contact with the soil, and one should not fully rely on proper sterilization. If the storage regimes and terms are not observed, putrefactive bacteria and the botulinum virus, which releases a deadly poison - botulinum toxin, can multiply in the canned product.
Note! When the botulinum virus multiplies, the appearance and taste of the preserved food does not change in any way.
Shelf life of pickled mushrooms
Let's consider the shelf life of homemade mushrooms under different storage conditions for containers with products, lids used and preservation methods.
Without refrigerator
Mushrooms canned in glass jars under plastic lids are stored without refrigeration for no more than 1 month, under metal and glass lids - no more than 3 months. The place where containers are stored can be mezzanines, pantries, or the space under the windowsill.
The air temperature should not be higher than 25 degrees. The optimal temperature range for storing mushrooms without a refrigerator is 15-18 degrees. It is important that the sun's rays do not fall on the product, as they contribute to the destruction of organic matter.
In a refrigerator
The best conditions for storing canned mushrooms are in the refrigerator or cellar. In this case, the optimal temperature range for preserving nutrients is 0-4 degrees. The shelf life of the blanks in this case depends on the type of lid:
- preservation under polyethylene covers – 6 months;
- under metal covers – 1 year;
- under glass covers – 2 years.
When metal lids come into contact with a solution of salt, sugar and vinegar, they begin to oxidize. If you are not sure that the tin lid reliably resists oxidative processes, do not store such a jar in the refrigerator for more than 3-4 months.
In the freezer
Since the marinade salt solution does not freeze, canned mushrooms can be stored in the freezer of a home refrigerator. Tubular mushroom organisms are better stored in this way, as opposed to lamellar ones, which, after thawing, can lose their elasticity and become too soft. The shelf life of mushrooms in the freezer is 2 years.
After opening the lid
After opening, preserved products under iron and other types of lids are stored in the refrigerator for no more than one day. To feed a small number of people, choose small jars so that the product can be consumed in 1-2 doses. For harvesting tasty forest creatures, containers with a volume of 0.7-1.0 liters are best suited.
Shelf life of salted mushrooms
Many housewives salt mushrooms in tubs with cabbage. In a basement, the shelf life of such a delicious preparation after complete salting is 2-3 months. Salted mushrooms in a jar using a preservative in the form of salt, sugar and grain mustard can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 month.
Why is mushroom overstay dangerous?
During long-term storage, especially at temperatures above 20 degrees, bacteria and viruses can begin to multiply intensively in jars with preparations, causing poisoning of the body - from banal diarrhea and vomiting to convulsions and loss of consciousness. The first signs of poisoning occur between 2 and 12 hours after ingestion of the product. If this happens, you need to immediately call an ambulance.
Other unpleasant consequences of storing mushrooms for too long are the oxidation of metal lids with the development of rust, and the growth of mold inside the jar. Such preparations cannot be eaten.
Where to store pickled mushrooms?
We have discussed in detail that the best conditions for storing pickled mushrooms are in the refrigerator or cellar, but you can also keep mushroom preparations for the winter in the space under the windowsill or food pantry. The main thing is compliance with the temperature regime and the specified storage periods.
Be careful when preparing mushrooms at home, do not take unfamiliar or unfamiliar specimens, do not collect them along highways, as these special products adsorb heavy metals from exhaust gases. Take care of yourself and your loved ones!
