Cucina Fresca’s fresh sauces are hot-filled into polypropylene jars identified as code 5 PP on the bottom of the jar. Polypropylene has a high melting point, so it is often chosen for containers that must accept hot liquid.

Microwave warming times vary depending on the sauce (and the wattage of your microwave)!  Remember to remove the lid before warming. Be careful as you remove the warmed jar and sauce from the microwave.

You’re also welcome to warm the sauce in a pan on the stovetop, stirring on medium-high heat until warmed.

1 jar: Heat sauce 1 1/2 minutes on HIGH with lid off. Stir well. Heat sauce 1 1/2 minutes on HIGH.  Stir well and see if it is warmed to your desired level. Continue to warm if needed.

2-3 jars: Heat sauce 2 minutes on HIGH with lids off. Stir well. Heat sauce 2 minutes on HIGH. Stir well and see if it is warmed to your desired level. Continue to warm if needed.

1 jar: Heat sauce 1 1/2 minutes on HIGH with lid off. Stir well. Heat sauce 1 minute on HIGH. Stir well and see if it is warmed to your desired level. Continue to warm if needed.

2-3 jars: Heat sauce 2 minutes on HIGH with lids off. Stir well. Heat sauce 1 minute on HIGH. Stir well and see if it is warmed to your desired level. Continue to warm if needed.

1 jar: Heat sauce 2 minutes on HIGH with lid off. Stir. Heat 1 minute on HIGH. Stir well and see if it is warmed to your desired level. Continue to warm if needed.

2-3 jars: Heat sauce 4 minutes on HIGH with lids off. Stir. Heat 2 minutes on HIGH. Stir well. Check to see if it is warmed to your desire. Continue to warm if needed.