Learn how to safely and effectively use up those holiday leftovers. Discover the best ways to reheat, thaw, and store your favorite dishes.
The holidays are nearly over, which means if you’ve celebrated like I did, you have a fridge full of leftovers. Accordingly, we asked our readers and scoured our archive for questions about how to use leftovers and how to store them safely. Find our answers below: each time you reheat a dish the safety clock “resets” and will last another 3 to 4 days. That said, there are some major caveats: Firstly, when you reheat the food it has to be brought to 165ºF to kill any growing bacteria.
The downside? This temperature will likely overcook your food (think steak, salmon, leafy greens). Additionally, the flavor and texture will deteriorate greatly with each following cycle. Which is to say, the grilled chicken you’ve reheated for the third time will technically be edible but probably not super enjoyable.You know those leftover bits of turkey or ham you have post-carving? They’re perfect in a breakfast hash. To make it: cook down a bit of chopped onion and whatever veg you have left, like bits of spinach, fennel, or mushroom. Then add leftover or par-boiled potatoes (sweet potatoes are really amazing here). Toss in your chopped, leftover meat pieces, season to taste, and cook until everything is well browned and a bit crispy. Top with a fried egg, a ton of hot sauce, and enjoy!Is it theoretically safe? Sure. Should you do it? No. Thawing drastically affects food and causes major deterioration in cell structure leading to it to be mushy and flavorless. Like with the above reheating question, it is likely that doing this won’t make you sick, but it definitely won’t be delicious.How do I store my leftover pie on the counter? Most pies have a high sugar content, which means they will keep at room temp for up to two days without spoiling. I recommend covering a pie with plastic wrap and then a layer of foil to keep it fresh. Transfer it to the fridge, and you should get an additional five days out of it
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