Thanksgiving leftover storage tips

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The quality of holiday leftovers depends on several factors: how well the food is wrapped, the freezer temperature, your own personal taste and the length of time you’ve kept them.

• Within two hours of roasting, remove stuffing from turkey and carve the remaining meat off the bone. Wrap separately and store it all in the refrigerator or freezer.

• Store turkey slices, stuffing and gravy separately, then refrigerate. Make sure to eat within three days.

• Freeze leftovers if you plan to store them for a longer time. Wrap in heavy foil, freezer wrap or place in freezer bags. Label with the storage date to keep leftovers from getting too old. For optimal taste, use stuffing within 1 month and turkey within two months.

• Leftovers kept for longer than two months are good only in casseroles or soups, and their freshness really should be considered before consumption.

Source: Butterball.com

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