{"id":99,"date":"2019-11-29T09:41:27","date_gmt":"2019-11-29T09:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/?p=99"},"modified":"2019-11-26T17:50:47","modified_gmt":"2019-11-26T17:50:47","slug":"easy-leftover-thanksgiving-day-turkey-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/easy-leftover-thanksgiving-day-turkey-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Leftover Thanksgiving Day Turkey Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The best part of Thanksgiving Day is that it keeps on giving\nand giving, even after the holiday has come and gone. We are talking about all\nthe tasty leftovers, of course! But of all the typical leftover Thanksgiving\ndinner foods, turkey is by far the most universal, capable of being repurposed\ninto a variety of delicious snacks, lunches, and more. To top it all off,\nturkey is healthy, making it a good choice for a meal, any time of day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So rather than settling for the standard, cold turkey refrigerator\ngrazing tradition this year, think about all the other goodies you can make\nwith your leftover holiday bird. Continue reading for some easy recipes to get\nyour own ideas flowing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanksgiving Day Tips to Get You Started<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

First and foremost, if you know you\u2019re not going to be able\nto consume all your leftover turkey within 5 to 7 days, the best tip to follow\nis to freeze it in a freezer-acceptable bag or container. After 5 to 7 days,\nbacteria can begin to grow within the proteins of the meat, and therefore\nbegins to reduce the quality, taste, texture, and more. By freezing your\nleftover turkey, you can extend its life and ensure it\u2019s healthy to eat. Cooked\nturkey can be frozen safely for 2 to 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thawing Frozen Turkey<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

If frozen, turkey needs to be completely thawed before it can be seasoned or cooked. There are three primary methods of thawing meat, safely: refrigeration<\/em>, cold water<\/em>, and microwaving<\/em>. The safest and most recommended method is to thaw your meat in the refrigerator. Simply keep the turkey in its packaging and place it on a plate to thaw overnight. If you need a faster option, the next best method is to thaw frozen turkey in cold water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just place the meat in an enclosed waterproof plastic bag\nand submerge it in cold water, changing the water every half hour until the\nmeat is entirely thawed. To thaw frozen meat in the microwave, you will need to\nunderstand your appliances defrost settings since make and models vary in\noperation and performance. Refer to the owners\u2019 manual for instructions on how\nto defrost frozen meat in your particular make and model microwave. If you\nchoose this method, it is important that you immediately cook the meat once it\nis thawed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turkey Ideas You Can Try<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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