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Handling Leftovers - November 26, 2009 - Daily Family Friendly Tips |
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Written by Jenny Wanderscheid
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Handling Leftovers
Perishable foods should not be left out of the refrigerator for more than 2 hours. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers promptly in shallow containers. It IS safe to freeze leftover turkey and trimmings — even if you purchased them frozen. Wrap tightly for best quality. Refrigerator (40 °F or below) - Cooked turkey …… 3 to 4 days
- Cooked dishes and gravy …… 3 to 4 days
Freezer (0 °F or below) - Turkey, plain; slices or pieces …… 4 mos.
- Turkey covered with broth or gravy …… 6 mos.
- Cooked poultry dishes, stuffing, and gravy …… 4-6 mos.
(Freezer storage times are for quality only. Frozen foods remain safe indefinitely.)
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 October 2009 14:49 |