How long to keep leftover Cooked Turkey

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Ahorsesoul

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Time to think about what you are going to do with the leftovers from Thanksgiving.

USDA recommends using cooked turkey within 3 to 4 days, kept refrigerated (40°F or less). Refrigeration slows but does not stop bacterial growth. Turkey can be frozen for 3 to 4 months. Although safe indefinitely, frozen leftovers can lose moisture and flavor when stored for longer times in the freezer

Today I will make steaks and baked potatoes so a break from turkey. Tomorrow I will make Hot Brown Sandwiches with some of the turkey. Love this with the cheese sauce.

I will vacuum seal all the other leftovers or toss what we do not eat today. If you do not have a planned leftover meal toss it out.
 

Holiday_Mom

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Thanks for the reminder. I cooked a 21 lb. turkey. We don't have much left...maybe enough for turkey salad sandwiches and some to make a batch of soup. The leftovers and the bones are in the freezer until I have time to make soup.