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Pickles can last up to two years

Pickles can last up to two years and the shelf life is not influenced by the opening of the jar. In other words, you can open the jar because it will actually last for almost two years. So you can start to prepare your steak and if you have a jar of pickles in your pantry then you can relish it with confidence.

According to some food specialists, pickling is an ancient food preservation method. So, even though many people prefer pickled cucumbers, you should know that you can actually use any vegetables you want, including baby tomatoes, carrots, cabbages, celery, or whatever vegetables you like. In addition, pickled vegetables offer a lot of health benefits, because they are rich in vitamins and nutrients, low in calories and fat free.

“Pickling is a process that was created specifically to preserve vegetables for long periods of time. Pickles can last up to two years unopened in the pantry,” said Neda Varbanova of healthywithnedi.com.