{"id":2050,"date":"2022-05-07T06:34:39","date_gmt":"2022-05-06T22:34:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/?p=2050"},"modified":"2023-07-18T19:59:51","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T11:59:51","slug":"how-to-preserve-kimchi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-to-preserve-kimchi\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Preserve Kimchi"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662cd13cc2794\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662cd13cc2794\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\"><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-to-preserve-kimchi\/#How_To_Preserve_Kimchi_For_Longer\" title=\"How To Preserve Kimchi For Longer\">How To Preserve Kimchi For Longer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-to-preserve-kimchi\/#How_long_can_kimchi_last_in_the_refrigerator\" title=\"How long can kimchi last in the refrigerator? \">How long can kimchi last in the refrigerator? <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-to-preserve-kimchi\/#The_correct_way_to_store_kimchi\" title=\"The correct way to store kimchi\">The correct way to store kimchi<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-to-preserve-kimchi\/#How_to_prolong_the_shelf-life_of_kimchi\" title=\"How to prolong the shelf-life of kimchi?\">How to prolong the shelf-life of kimchi?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-to-preserve-kimchi\/#Can_kimchi_be_stored_in_a_plastic_container\" title=\"Can kimchi be stored in a plastic container?\">Can kimchi be stored in a plastic container?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-to-preserve-kimchi\/#How_do_you_store_kimchi_in_the_fridge\" title=\"How do you store kimchi in the fridge?\">How do you store kimchi in the fridge?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-to-preserve-kimchi\/#How_long_does_kimchi_last_frozen\" title=\"How long does kimchi last frozen?\">How long does kimchi last frozen?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Preserve_Kimchi_For_Longer\"><\/span>How To Preserve Kimchi For Longer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kimchi is a fermented food and goes bad if kept in warm temperatures. You can preserve kimchi in the fridge for the long term. Place the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/does-kimchi-go-bad#:~:text=It's%20best%20to%20keep%20kimchi,open%20and%20close%20the%20container.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/does-kimchi-go-bad#:~:text=It's%20best%20to%20keep%20kimchi,open%20and%20close%20the%20container.\" target=\"_blank\">kimchi<\/a> in glass jars that can be airtight. Then, place these jars in the refrigerator, which should last six months with a continued refrigerator.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to homemade <a href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/can-you-get-sick-from-eating-kimchi\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"23503\">kimchi<\/a>, the best way to ensure it ferments properly is to store it in the refrigerator. Cover the kimchi and store it in the refrigerator once the kimchi has fermented to your liking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Since kimchi is a fermented product, it keeps well in the refrigerator for a long time and will continue to ferment there. If you keep kimchi out of the refrigerator for a long time, it will ferment and not taste as good as it should.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_kimchi_last_in_the_refrigerator\"><\/span>How long can kimchi last in the refrigerator? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If stored properly in the refrigerator in a glass jar with a lid, kimchi can last up to a year. Like any other food in storage, Kimchi spoils if not stored properly. With proper storage, kimchi does not spoil but ripens.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kimchi cannot be fermented forever, so <strong>if kept for too long or stored improperly, it will spoil. <\/strong>Since kimchi is a fermented product, it can be kept under the right conditions for a long time, even up to years, without spoiling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opened kimchi will ferment faster if left at room temperature, and they can be stored at room temperature for up to a week after opening. Unopened kimchi can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator, depending on whether you like it more or less sour.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-light-green-cyan-to-vivid-green-cyan-gradient-background has-background\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Storage Places<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Time period<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Room temp<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1 week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Refrigerator<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3-6 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Freezer<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3 months<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shelf life of kimchi in different storage places.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&rsquo;t have room to chill a large jar of kimchi, you can leave it at room temperature for about a week. <strong>If you have opened a jar, store it in a cool, refrigerated place for long-lasting results. Once the jar is opened, storing it in the refrigerator is usually best to keep the fermentation under control ([MIL]). <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More specifically, in the sink because the contents of the jar can leak out during fermentation, creating a mess.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kimchi TIPS: How To FERMENT &amp; STORE Your Store-Bought Kimchi (Tongbaechu-Kimchi &#53685;&#48176;&#52628;&#44608;&#52824; &#47561;&#44608;&#52824;, &#48176;&#52628;&#44608;&#52824;)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K9DqISZCHIE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Find out the way of storing kimchi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_way_to_store_kimchi\"><\/span>The correct way to store kimchi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When you leave freshly made kimchi on the fermenting table, you will notice the contents and liquid rise, open the jar and press the contents so that it remains submerged in the liquid. Make sure you squeeze the freshly made kimchi so that the contents stay below the liquid line, close the lid and store it in a cold room. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can then place the cooked kimchi into the E-Jens container and tightly fit the adjustable plate lid on top to remove any excess air that might interfere with the brewing process.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>If you&rsquo;re interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/can-you-use-oil-in-an-instant-pot\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1299\">Can You Use Oil In An Instant Pot<\/a>, take a look at my other article.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the kimchi mixture into <strong>sterilized jars about half full using clean tongs. <\/strong>Ensure you add the rest of the liquid to the jars; the top of the kimchi should be completely submerged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Add an equal amount of liquid to each jar, ensuring there is at least an inch of space in each jar (if necessary, add a little water to the glass jars to ensure the kimchi is completely covered in liquid).<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you have fully cooked and fermented the kimchi, add a <strong>small amount of vinegar<\/strong> to the jar for pickling and storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the jar of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foodiewithfamily.com\/easy-fast-kimchi-mak-kimchi-recipe\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.foodiewithfamily.com\/easy-fast-kimchi-mak-kimchi-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\">kimchi<\/a> on a baking sheet or in the sink if it boils during fermentation.<strong> Once the kimchi is almost carbonated (usually 24-72 hours after packing the jars), it can be refrigerated. <\/strong>To be safe, kimchi should be refrigerated and is <strong>best consumed within 1 week of preparation<\/strong> as kimchi quality deteriorates with long fermentation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kimchi should be refrigerated, as the only way to <strong>limit the increase in fermentation rate <\/strong>(that is, the activity of those happy little probiotics) is to refrigerate it before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like more fermented kimchi, <strong>leave it outside for 3-6 hours to ferment naturally<\/strong> before storing it in a cool place. The taste improves the longer you leave the kimchi to ferment, so <strong>we recommend leaving it for more than 5 days if possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can put the kimchi in the refrigerator for further fermentation, but <strong>after the first 5+ days of fermentation, we recommend that you start the scanning process.<\/strong> You can start tasting after a few days, pour into jars and refrigerate when the kimchi is ripe to your taste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you know you&rsquo;ll be canning a portion of the kimchi beforehand; you can take measurements during cooking to prepare the canning mixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>To learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-long-can-you-leave-the-ground-turkey-in-the-fridge\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1904\">How Long Can You Leave The Ground Turkey In The Fridge<\/a>, check out my other article where I cover things in detail.c<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>To <strong>keep kimchi fresh for as long as possible,<\/strong> keep the lid of the container; tightly closed and store it in the refrigerator when not in use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When kimchi sauce is stored in the refrigerator, you will need to remove the lid daily to ensure excess air is removed from the container.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to store kimchi is also unclear as some recommend storing it in the refrigerator while others say you can leave it in the pantry. Kimchi can be stored in the refrigerator for <strong>6 months or more<\/strong> but may taste sour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you like very sour kimchi, you can store it for three months or more because the acidity comes from the fermentation process. In the refrigerator, kimchi stays fresh for about 3-6 months and continues to ferment, which can lead to a more sour taste. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opened kimchi starts to ferment as it ages and <strong>becomes sour and thicker, <\/strong>which can make it unsightly. If you like fresh kimchi, we recommend storing it for about 3 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_prolong_the_shelf-life_of_kimchi\"><\/span>How to prolong the shelf-life of kimchi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To prolong the shelf life of kimchi, ensure all of its components are immersed in brine, always handle it with utensils, and limit the number of openings and closings of the container.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ensure all components are completely immersed in the brine before storing, and always use clean utensils when handling them. When the kimchi is ready, remove a few large cabbage leaves from the top of each jar and place the glass jars (sealed) in the refrigerator<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_kimchi_be_stored_in_a_plastic_container\"><\/span>Can kimchi be stored in a plastic container?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keeping kimchi in a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cookhouseguru.com\/can-you-store-kimchi-in-a-plastic-container\/#:~:text=In%20conclusion%2C%20kimchi%20can%20be,it%20will%20smell%20like%20plastic.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cookhouseguru.com\/can-you-store-kimchi-in-a-plastic-container\/#:~:text=In%20conclusion%2C%20kimchi%20can%20be,it%20will%20smell%20like%20plastic.\" target=\"_blank\">plastic<\/a> container will go bad if not tightly sealed. Also, kimchi will ferment and leach out the bad smell if it is hot. So make sure to close the jar tight with a lid<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_store_kimchi_in_the_fridge\"><\/span>How do you store kimchi in the fridge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kimchi is best kept in the fridge in a well-sealed glass container. Colder temperatures delay the fermentation process, hence increasing the shelf life. The kimchi should always be completely immersed in the brine. Less often, opening the glass container will keep the kimchi from deteriorating.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_kimchi_last_frozen\"><\/span>How long does kimchi last frozen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frozen kimchi will keep for six to nine&nbsp;months beyond the best-by date. It is recommended to use freezer-safe storage containers and divide out the Kimchi. Putting it in the fridge or freezing Kimchi is really the best way to keep kimchi for extended periods of time.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How To Preserve Kimchi For Longer Kimchi is a fermented food and goes bad if kept in warm temperatures. 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