Learn how to keep Guacamole from turning brown with this Make Ahead Secret for Guacamole! Have fresh and green, perfectly preserved guacamole for up to 2 days!
There are a lot of ideas out there about how to do this. We've tried our share of "foolproof" methods and have landed the one method we find most reliable! And we're here to share it with you!
What's the Make Ahead Secret for Guacamole?
You have to deprive the Guacamole of AIR! Air causes oxidation which causes the guacamole to turn brown. We've found the best method to deprive Guacamole of air is to use a layer of neutral cooking oil and an airtight storage container.
How to Keep your Guacamole from Turning Brown
Place fresh guacamole in an airtight container with a ¼ inch layer of neutral cooking oil covering the top of it. Cover the container with a tight fitting lid while being careful to squeeze out any visible air bubbles from between the oil and lid. Store the container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days!
Guacamole Recipe
Looking for a recipe for The Best Guacamole? We've got you covered! Just click on the link and head on over to our favorite guacamole recipe. It's so Delish!
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Make Ahead Secret for Guacamole
Description
Try this easy Make Ahead Secret for Guacamole that will keep your Guacamole from turning brown for up to two days!
Here's the Make Ahead Secret for Guacamole: You have to deprive the Guacamole of AIR! Air causes oxidation which causes the guacamole to turn brown. We've found the best method to deprive Guacamole of air is to use a layer of cooking oil along with an airtight storage container.
Ingredients
- Freshly made Guacamole
- ¼ cup Cooking Oil (Choose any neutral cooking oil: Vegetable Oil, Olive Oil, Canola Oil, Avocado Oil)
Instructions
Make Ahead Secret for Guacamole: Cover it with Cooking Oil and store it by doing the following:
- Put Guacamole into an air tight container. Push and pat out all visible air bubbles and smooth over the surface.
- Cover the surface of the Guacamole with approximately ¼ inch layer of Cooking Oil.
- Cover the container with a tight fitting lid. Be careful to push out any visible air bubbles from between the oil and the lid. Any trapped air bubbles might create brown spots like the one seen in this video.
- Place the Guacamole container in the refrigerator and store for up to 2 days!
- When you're ready to use the guacamole, open the lid and pour off the oil.
- If you happen to use too little oil, air might inadvertently get to your guacamole. No worries. Just remove the little spot like we did!
- And there you have it! Fresh, green, perfectly preserved guacamole!
Notes
Brown Spots - Caused by air reaching the guacamole. Make sure you cover the guacamole with ¼ inch layer of Cooking Oil. Any less and you could end up with a brown spot or two caused by the trapped air.
Russ B
Wow...great tips!
★★★★★
Seanna Borrows
It truly works. I love to save leftover guacamole this way, too.