Can You Freeze Chimichurri Sauce? Freezing Guide

I always love a good sauce, whether it's a tangy and herby sauce like an authentic chimichurri or a creamy cilantro garlic sauce.

Chimichurri sauce is one of my favorites to make in big batches and keep in the fridge, but sometimes I make more than I can use. That’s when I started wondering—can you freeze chimichurri sauce? Turns out, you can, and it’s a great way to save some for later, especially if you’re traveling or just want to plan ahead!

Meal Planning Tip: Make A Batch Of Chimichurri Sauce And Freeze It

Having a sauce in the fridge is perfect for meal planning—any way to save time is always the best. I go between aji picante and chimichurri sauce, and I love keeping some in the freezer to thaw at the start of the week. Then I use it to make my favorite pasta dishes, like Wild Argentinian Shrimp with Chimichurri Pasta or One-Pan Angel Hair Chimichurri Pasta.

How To Save Leftover Chimichurri Sauce In The Refrigerator?

You might not have a lot to freeze, but it's just the right amount to keep in your fridge.

Tip: To keep your greens and ingredients fresh, it's a good idea to store them in a clean, glass container in the fridge.

You can expect them to stay fresh for up to five days, but after that, the greens may lose their bright color, and the ingredients might not be as potent.

Best Storage Options to Freeze Chimichurri

1. Airtight Freezer Bag
2. Airtight Mason Jar
3. Silicone souper cubes with a lid or silicone ice cube tray
4. Plastic Freezer Bag

1. Airtight Stasher Bags (Airtight bag): Stores 2-3 months

These airtight stasher bags replace plastic and are reusable. Flexible, air-tight bags are the best way to store sauces and save freezer space.

For easy defrosting and adding to dishes, store in individual portion sizes with small stasher bags, so you can serve and go.

2. Airtight Mason Jar (Glass): Stores 2-3 months

Air-tight mason jars come in different sizes and quantities. Small, pint, or quart sizes.

Freezing chimichurri in advance is a smart idea, but it can be tricky to divide it up later.

To use it for future recipes, you'll need to let the entire container thaw at room temperature and then measure out the amount you need.

Recommendation: Wrap the jar with saran wrap to extend the life of the chimichurri. Lastly, do overpack; the sauce will expand.

3. Silicone Souper Cubes With Lid: Stores 2-3 months

The first advantage of silicone souper cubes is the ability to save small individual portions similar to ice cubes to freeze chimichurri.

Small enough to use for marinades or a recipe for two rather than a family of five.

The second advantage is the silicone makes it easy to pop the cubes out without much hassle and comes in different sizes, which makes it easy to freeze chimichurri.

Recommendation: Wrap the tray with additional saran wrap or in a freezer zip-loc bag to extend the life and chimichurri taste of the frozen chopped herbs when you freeze chimichurri.

4. Plastic Freezer Bag (Double Bag Preferred): Stores up to 3 weeks

These freezer plastic bags are thinner and will impact the freshness of the sauce.

When chimichurri gets a freezer burn, it can turn brown and lose its fresh flavor, which can make it taste bitter.

To prevent this from happening, it's best to store your chimichurri in smaller portions in separate plastic freezer bags. One bag per portion is ideal for keeping your chimichurri fresh and ready to use whenever you need it.

Recommendation: Double bag to extend the life of the chimichurri sauce.

If you plan on keeping chimichurri for a while, it might not be as fresh as you need it for certain dishes. However, it'll still work great as a marinade for grilling!

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Try Some Of These Really Delicious Chimichurri Recipes

• Tangy and creamy chimichurri sauce
• Chimichurri steak tacos
• Salad Dressing
• Chimichurri Rice
• Chimichurri Shrimp