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Old 20-12-2016, 18:13
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Im trying to empty cupboards and freezer. Freezer is the priority due to needing to put Christmas food in there, however overall its going to take several weeks if not months to get through everything.

But, I have tons of jars of things like mustards, pickled onions, condiments, jars of antipasti, various vinegars etc etc

Whats the best way to try and use stuff like that up in volume, otherwise they'll sit there forever more.
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Old 20-12-2016, 18:35
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Im trying to empty cupboards and freezer. Freezer is the priority due to needing to put Christmas food in there, however overall its going to take several weeks if not months to get through everything.

But, I have tons of jars of things like mustards, pickled onions, condiments, jars of antipasti, various vinegars etc etc

Whats the best way to try and use stuff like that up in volume, otherwise they'll sit there forever more.
Give it to a foodbank.
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Old 20-12-2016, 19:16
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Most have been opened, I need to find recipes that call for them in large volumes
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Old 20-12-2016, 19:23
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Im trying to empty cupboards and freezer. Freezer is the priority due to needing to put Christmas food in there, however overall its going to take several weeks if not months to get through everything.

But, I have tons of jars of things like mustards, pickled onions, condiments, jars of antipasti, various vinegars etc etc

Whats the best way to try and use stuff like that up in volume, otherwise they'll sit there forever more.
For a start, all vinegar-based jars don't need to be in the fridge, even if opened, that goes for things like tomato sauce and mustard too.

As for the freezer, perhaps you can use up the ingredients by cooking them in small batches. Much easier to stack than the entire thing. Secondly, take things out of boxes and label them with a sharpie.
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Old 20-12-2016, 20:22
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For a start, all vinegar-based jars don't need to be in the fridge, even if opened, that goes for things like tomato sauce and mustard too.

As for the freezer, perhaps you can use up the ingredients by cooking them in small batches. Much easier to stack than the entire thing. Secondly, take things out of boxes and label them with a sharpie.
None of my jars are in the fridge, they are in the jar cupboards!

I just need ideas about what to do with various things that usually you use a little of at a time, I have mountains of mint sauce for example (OH is always buying new after only using a little, it drives me mad), mustard, pickle, pickled onions, vinegars etc etc
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Old 20-12-2016, 20:38
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invite all the neighbours around for a pickle party

'bring your own cheese'
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Old 20-12-2016, 21:19
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I have tons of jars of things like mustards, pickled onions, condiments, jars of antipasti, various vinegars etc etc
Whats the best way to try and use stuff like that up in volume, otherwise they'll sit there forever more.
Most have been opened, I need to find recipes that call for them in large volumes.
It's not gonna happen. You've had them yonks, they're opened and you never use them.
Chuck them.
Then when you think you should replace them ask yourself "Why?"
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Old 20-12-2016, 21:43
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It's not gonna happen. You've had them yonks, they're opened and you never use them.
Chuck them.
Then when you think you should replace them ask yourself "Why?"
OH buys most of them, he only uses a couple of spoonfuls and then buys a new one. It drives me mad.
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Old 20-12-2016, 21:46
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Give him crackers and cheese with a wide range of opened jars of pickles and say hey need using up to clear cupboard space. Drive HIM mad instead
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Old 20-12-2016, 22:33
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OH buys most of them, he only uses a couple of spoonfuls and then buys a new one. It drives me mad.
Chuck him out as well and tell him he can't come back unless he's really going to use you 😎
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Old 21-12-2016, 06:44
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Chuck out all the contents then wash out all the jars and either save them to use for making jams or chutneys to give as gifts next christmas or give them to someone else who'll use them.
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Old 21-12-2016, 09:12
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Just throw them out, as others have said. There are no miracle, large-volume recipes that call for random stuff in vinegar!
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Old 21-12-2016, 09:27
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Tell your OH that mint sauce keeps for weeks in the fridge, several months even. No need to keep buying.
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Old 21-12-2016, 09:34
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Tell your OH that mint sauce keeps for weeks in the fridge, several months even. No need to keep buying.
Next year grow your own mint then chop the leaves and freeze in an ice cube tray. Store the cubes of frozen mint in the freezer in a bag or old takeaway container. When hubby feels the need for mint sauce you can just add some vinegar for a meals worth of minty goodness!
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Old 21-12-2016, 10:24
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Put them all in a big pot and dump them all in a toilet while mixing gently.
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Old 21-12-2016, 11:33
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I don't really u understand your problem with the pickles etc, and if you're trying to empty your freezer for Christmas, it's a bit late isn't it?

If you don't use the condiments etc, then dump them. Or are you wanting some magical recipes that turn 4 year old minced beef from the bottom of your freezer and 10 year old pickled cabbage from the back of store cupboard into some gourmet delight.
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Old 21-12-2016, 19:36
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Chuck him out as well and tell him he can't come back unless he's really going to use you 😎
Oo er missus
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Old 21-12-2016, 19:38
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I don't really u understand your problem with the pickles etc, and if you're trying to empty your freezer for Christmas, it's a bit late isn't it?

If you don't use the condiments etc, then dump them. Or are you wanting some magical recipes that turn 4 year old minced beef from the bottom of your freezer and 10 year old pickled cabbage from the back of store cupboard into some gourmet delight.
Well one of the freezers is more or less clear so we have moved on a bit since I started my plan

I just wondered if people might have ideas about jar stuff in recipes thats all.
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Old 21-12-2016, 20:16
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Quite a few Chinese recipes use pickled vegetables and various vinegars, though I can't point you to anything particular online. I think I'd be inclined to toss them all and set a firm "stop buying this crap" policy for your OH.
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Old 21-12-2016, 20:30
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Use the vinegar to kill your weeds or clean the glass.

There are many Japanese & Tacos recipes that use pickled cabbage

Buy another freezer for Christmas stuff

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Old 21-12-2016, 22:56
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I just wondered if people might have ideas about jar stuff in recipes thats all.
I do admire your optimism given the replies so far. 👍
Now chuck 'em out!!

Keep the jars and give him a little project - chilli jam for Christmas.
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Old 22-12-2016, 06:50
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Well one of the freezers is more or less clear so we have moved on a bit since I started my plan

I just wondered if people might have ideas about jar stuff in recipes thats all.
Without knowing precisely what you are trying to get rid of, it is going to hard to advise. I mean a recipe suitable for pickled onions isn't exact.y going to suit a bottle of white wine vinegar.
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Old 22-12-2016, 12:02
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I would keep the vinegar & try to remember to use them for salad dressings, once salad season starts. for the other jars, I'd try to use them as side dishes every night for a few weeks. Just use a jar of pickled cabbages or whatever you have, & serve it along with your protein. Keep dishing them up & they will soon be gone.
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Old 22-12-2016, 14:05
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oh I just remembered a recipe that uses mint & cumin as the spices, so you could probably use a few spoonfuls of the mint sauce instead of the dry mint, it won't use up much, but nothing really will, if you have jars & jars of mint sauce.

It is a few recipes down on this page:
http://www.reducedgrub.com/category/vegetarian/
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Old 22-12-2016, 19:43
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Thanks everyone, I made a curried thing the other night and threw about a third of a jar of pickle in it. Seemed to work although I have problems with my sinuses at the moment so will a full ability to taste properly I might have thrown up.
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