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Leftovers & using it up

Turning what's left into the next meal, and wasting less.

Leftovers & using it up · 8 min read How to make turkey stock from the carcass Break up the carcass, cover it with cold water, add an onion, carrot and celery, and keep it at a bare simmer for 2 hours. Strain it, cool it in shallow containers in an ice bath, and use it within 2 days or freeze it.
Leftovers & using it up · 7 min read What to do with leftover turkey (beyond sandwiches) Match the dish to the amount and the cut, with breast for sandwiches, salads and quick reheats and dark meat for soup, chili and enchiladas. Freeze the rest in 2-cup bags by day 4, and make stock from the carcass.
Leftovers & using it up · 8 min read How to reheat turkey without drying it out Reheat turkey covered, with broth or gravy, in an oven at 325°F or higher until the thickest piece reads 165°F. The microwave, stovetop and frozen methods, and how to keep breast meat moist.

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