Thanksgiving dinner is over, the guests are full and sated and the refrigerator is overflowing with leftover turkey from the holiday feast. Fortunately, there are a myriad of culinary creations that can be made using leftover Thanksgiving turkey. From pies to sandwiches and soups, Mahalo's page offers some great links to ideas for preparing turkey leftovers!
Storing Leftover Turkey
Leftover turkey should be properly stored within two hours of cooking. Slice the remaining turkey from the bone, place in a shallow container and either refrigerate or freeze the slices. To use in leftovers, make sure the turkey is heated to 165 degrees before serving.National Turkey Federation: Turkey Storage Advice from the National Turkey Federation
Leftover Turkey Serving Suggestions
- Turkey sandwiches are a quick and easy way to finish off any remaining uneaten Thanksgiving turkey
- Leftover turkey can also be used in savory pies and casseroles
- Turkey bones can be saved to make turkey broth or soupUniversity of Illinois Extension: Turkey for the Holidays: Leftovers
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Fast Facts
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Turkey is a traditional dish served at many Thanksgiving dinners, but it is also served at other times throughout the year
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Nearly 88 percent of Americans consume turkey during the Thanksgiving holiday
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National Turkey Federation estimates Americans ate 46 million turkeys during Thanksgiving 2007
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Leftover cooked turkey can be kept refrigerated for 3-4 days
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Must be refrigerated at 35-40 degrees
