leftovers

Time to Eat or Freeze those Thanksgiving Leftovers

From:

http://origin-www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Turkey_Basics_Handling_Cooked_Dinners/index.asp

“Storage of Leftovers

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.)