Pickled Pickles
Here’s a best practice for storing pickles. If you buy them in the refrigerated section of the grocery store – it is best to store them in the fridge when you get home. Did you know that most pickles don’t need to be refrigerated? The very nature of pickles implies that they can stay out for long periods.
The salt and vinegar content in pickles is so strong, it can fight off potentially harmful bacteria and other microorganisms. The whole process of pickling something is a food preservation method, meaning pickles tend to stay good for a long time. Can you say crunch?