How long will chili stay good for in the fridge? (1 Viewer)

[Baloney Sandwich]

I made some chili last Friday for a party and the leftovers is in my fridge.  Thinking about heating it up for lunch as I'm assuming it is still okay to eat.  Am I wrong?

 

[Sconch]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/16/how-long-to-keep-leftover_n_7018036.html

 

[Coeur de Lion]

I made some chili last Friday for a party and the leftovers is in my fridge.  Thinking about heating it up for lunch as I'm assuming it is still okay to eat.  Am I wrong?

My wife would say three days -- I'd probably eat it. Might be a good idea to heat it up a bit higher / longer before you do though.

 

[wikkidpissah]

Good chili's ok til there's actual growth on top of it. Fermentation is a net positive.

 

[Baloney Sandwich]

My wife would say three days -- I'd probably eat it. Might be a good idea to heat it up a bit higher / longer before you do though.

Yeah, that is what I'm going to do

 

[FishTacoTuesday]

If it's really spicy, maybe seven months IMHO. 

 

[Koya]

Yeah, that is what I'm going to do

Huffington Post says 4 days GB.  Enjoy the hallucinations and report back. If you make it back.

 

[Wrigley]

3 weeks, it's science

 

[Koya]

My wife basically will eat anything unless mold is on it.  She's very much of the "it's still good!"      mindset.    Me on the other hand, is a 3 day and chuck kinda guy.

Then again, she grew up in a mixed family, at times poor.  I grew up as a Long Island Jew.  

 

[Baloney Sandwich]

Huffington Post says 4 days GB.  Enjoy the hallucinations and report back. If you make it back.

Tasted good, what is the worse that can happen?  Bad gas and a case of the ####s, I get that eating chili regardless.

I would be pumped for some nice hallucinations though.

 

[Koya]

Tasted good, what is the worse that can happen?  Bad gas and a case of the ####s, I get that eating chili regardless.

I would be pumped for some nice hallucinations though.

Plus, it's the Huff Post. Total leftist rag.  I'm sure you can heat that #### up on day 12 and make it great again.

 

[Da Guru]

I have gone over a week with chili many times.  Actually tastes better..

 

[Koya]

I have gone over a week with chili many times.  Actually tastes better..

Due to the tomato content, I'd imaging Chili should go a bit longer since the acidity would prevent / deter bacterial growth. Which is why you can keep ketchup unrefridgerated.  Not that I do. 

 

[gianmarco]

If it doesn't smell and nothing growing on it, it's good in my book.

 

[MikeIke]

Due to the tomato content, I'd imaging Chili should go a bit longer since the acidity would prevent / deter bacterial growth. Which is why you can keep ketchup unrefridgerated.  Not that I do. 

This is what I was going to say . Tomato - based foods and sauces will naturally fight off bacteria . Week-old chili should be fine . 

 

[RokNRole]

My wife basically will eat anything unless mold is on it.  She's very much of the "it's still good!"      mindset.    Me on the other hand, is a 3 day and chuck kinda guy.

Then again, she grew up in a mixed family, at times poor.  I grew up as a Long Island Jew.  

Think of all the shekels you are just throwing in the trash.

 

[NutterButter]

as long as it smells and tastes ok, its good to go

 

[brun]

Did you put beans in the chilli? If so, it was bad from the start.

 

[ClownCausedChaos2]

If it doesn't smell and nothing growing on it, it's good in my book.

That was my mantra in my 20s.

 

[Baloney Sandwich]

I have some rank gas but otherwise no ill affects

 

[James Daulton]

Tasted good, what is the worse that can happen?  Bad gas and a case of the ####s, I get that eating chili regardless.

I would be pumped for some nice hallucinations though.

At least you got to 2k likes before you kicked it.  Good job.

 

[ClownCausedChaos2]

At least you got to 2k likes before you kicked it.  Good job.

Child's play.

 

[James Daulton]

Child's play.

You're such a like snob. 

 

[FishTacoTuesday]

I have gone over a week with chili many times.  Actually tastes better..

It's the mold that makes it so bold. 

 

[ClownCausedChaos2]

You're such a like snob. 

Don't quote! Like!

 

[Koya]

Think of all the shekels you are just throwing in the trash.

Not nearly as painful as the not yet even cooked Whole Foods stuff my wife buys with good intent and then lets rot in the fridge.  Might as well just burn my wallet. 

 

[scifijon]

2 weeks no prob.  Third week look at it sideways but still consume.  If longer than 3 weeks you should have frozen anyway, so that's on you. 

 

[ShamrockPride]

as long as it smells and tastes ok, its good to go

Seriously. This. Stop overthinking it.

 

[RokNRole]

Not nearly as painful as the not yet even cooked Whole Foods stuff my wife buys with good intent and then lets rot in the fridge.  Might as well just burn my wallet. 

Lol

 

[RokNRole]

as long as it smells and tastes ok, its good to go

I use the same criteria for women

 

[Jdubs79]

I just ate some almost 3 week old chili. Will update tomorrow.

 

[Guest]

Any updates please? Were you sick? 

 

[Guest]

I just ate some almost 3 week old chili. Will update tomorrow.

Well did you die? I think mines is 2 weeks but here goes...

 

[Ellsworth Erdman]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/16/how-long-to-keep-leftover_n_7018036.html

never tried, what was your experience?

 

[Binky The Doormat]

3-4 ...wth?  

it's in the refrigerator!  

certainly has to be well over a week.  

 

[Sea Duck]

Microwaves kill bacteria......don't they?

 

[Dan Lambskin]

I just ate some almost 3 week old chili. Will update tomorrow.

 

[Osaurus]

I’d say a week, but I just thawed out a batch that’s a few months old. Will report back. 

 

[Binky The Doormat]

I’d say a week, but I just thawed out a batch that’s a few months old. Will report back. 

freezing doesn't count here fella

 

[Osaurus]

freezing doesn't count here fella

Still going with a week then. 

 

[El Floppo]

4 years, based on the thread date of origin.

 

[bucksoh]

Stays good for quite a while once mold starts forming at top take a spoon and scoop it out.  Then microwave and eat.   rinse and repeat process til chili is gone.  Done this all my life and never got sick from it.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

Stays good for quite a while once mold starts forming at top take a spoon and scoop it out.  Then microwave and eat.   rinse and repeat process til chili is gone.  Done this all my life and never got sick from it.

bucks doesn't play.

 

[Osaurus]

I just made a batch. Thinking about letting the leftovers ride through the new year. 

 

[ProstheticRGK]

I made some chili last Friday for a party and the leftovers is in my fridge.  Thinking about heating it up for lunch as I'm assuming it is still okay to eat.  Am I wrong?

At this point, I'd probable throw it out. But smell it first.

 

[Hankmoody]

I made some chili last Friday for a party and the leftovers is in my fridge.  Thinking about heating it up for lunch as I'm assuming it is still okay to eat.  Am I wrong?

At this point, I'd probable throw it out. But smell it first.

Not sure I'd even smell it 4 years later bro

 

[ProstheticRGK]

Not sure I'd even smell it 4 years later bro

That's the problem with this country- too soft.