How Long Can You Keep Leftovers? The Best Part of Thanksgiving
• Store leftovers within two hours of cooking. The Thanksgiving feast tends to sit out for a while so the family can grab seconds — or thirds — but before you kick back for your post-feast nap, make sure to put all the leftovers in the fridge.
Thanksgiving leftovers are as traditional as Thanksgiving itself. Who else is already dreaming about the turkey sandwich they’re going to have on Black Friday? Getting to skip cooking a few meals and enjoy some leftovers is truly the gift that keeps on giving. But how long can you keep going back to the leftovers before you risk making yourself sick? In 2018, Luis Delgadillo, a senior public affairs specialist, answered this question in a blog post on FoodSafety.gov: “... Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.” Come Monday, Dec. 2, any Thanksgiving leftovers you haven’t eaten this year need to be tossed out. The Mayo Clinic warns that after four days, the risk of food poisoning increases. Be aware that even if your leftovers look or smell “just fine,” they can still be unsafe to eat. The harmful bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses don’t typically change the taste, smell, or look of food. After four days, play it safe and get rid of those leftovers. In addition to paying attention to how long your food has been in the fridge, it’s also important to handle your leftovers safely. Here are some important rules to make sure your leftovers are safe to eat.
• Use airtight containers. Always transfer your leftovers from the serving dishes to airtight storage containers or freezer bags before putting them in your fridge. • Reheat with care. Soups, sauces, and gravies should be reheated on the stove until bubbling. All other food should be reheated to 165 F. Measure with a food thermometer. What if I freeze my leftovers? If you freeze your leftovers, they can stick around a lot longer. Frozen food is safe for up to six months, though food experts agree that Thanksgiving leftovers will be at best quality for about three months. Be sure to store in airtight freezer containers or plastic freezer bags, pressing out all the air before sealing. This will help prevent freezer burn.
Happy feasting!
THE CHAMPION POP QUIZ
BURNISHED POTATO NUGGETS
Ingredients
• 5 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces • 1/2 cup extra-virgin • olive oil
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil • 8 cloves garlic, crushed • 2 sprigs rosemary • Kosher salt, to taste
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Directions
1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. In a large pot, pour
and heat in oven for 10 minutes. 5. Remove pan from oven and add potatoes, turning to coat thoroughly.
water over potatoes to cover by 2 inches. Salt water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes. potatoes and let stand for 10 minutes. Toss gently and season with salt.
Return to oven and cook for 30 minutes, turning every 10.
3. Thoroughly drain
6. Toss in garlic and
rosemary and finish cooking for 8–10 minutes.
7. Drain and serve.
4. Meanwhile, combine both oils in a large pan
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