Tartufata: best by 2004. Would you still eat it?

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Marg CDN

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This jar has been in the dark (but not refrigerated) for several years following some trip to Italy. I completely forgot about it and now it's jumped out at me.

I really hate to throw it out. I just opened it and it smells just wonderful. I'd like to rub it under the skin of a rotissing chicken tonight and then do a marsala sauce for pork chops with it tomorrow.

Admittedly, if it weren't such expensive stuff, I would just chuck it.

Waddya tink? Would you have the nerve to eat it? It's just truffles and oil.

Maybe I should put it on only half the chicken so that at least there's someone left to feed the cat.

 
Is the seal still good?

If the answer is yes, go for it! I have some tuna stuffed peppers packed in olive oil in my pantry...not telling what the date on them is, but I plan on eating them soon!

And then, I will replace them this fall when I am back in Italy!

 
hi Marg, if it smells OK it should be good. if it weren't there would be a rancid smell. I think

you'll be fine.

I'm sure that cat appreciates you leaving someone alive to feed it '-D

 
On thing you should know about me is that I am not a choc. addict. Second is that I am still alive

and the cat is fed.

The chicken was very good, H loved it but I gave it only an 8. It was very moist but I found the flavour to be too subtle. I prefer just slices of truffle tucked in there. Ah well, maybe when I win the next lottery.

This has probably given me new nerve to try more expired foods.

But thanks for your concern about me and my potentially up-for-grabs chocolate supply.

 
I'm sorry, but living here where some groups eat the critter, seal, I have scanned the

posts several times--catch "is the seal still good?". followed by "if it smells OK--".

I am going to start going slower--that's how I have missed so many good recipes lately!

hope this wasn't rude?

hugs,
Nan

 
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