Ernst & Haas Management Co Blog

[caption id="attachment_1538" align="aligncenter" width="144" caption="Thanksgiving Feast = Thanksgiving Leftovers!"][/caption] Thanksgiving leftovers are the best kind of leftovers out there! But as with most leftovers, avoiding bacteria and spoiling is vital. Here are some helpful tips: • Put food away within two hours. Bacteria rapidly begins to multiply at this point. • Store leftovers in airtight, shallow containers. Containers should be 2-inches deep or less. • Remove turkey from the bone. Store it separately from the stuffing and gravy. • Use refrigerated, cooked turkey within 3-4 days. Use stuffing and gravy within one or two days. • Leftover casseroles and cooked vegetables should be eaten within 3-4 days. • Finish fruit and cream pies within 2-3 days. • Reheat any leftovers to 165 degrees. Bring gravy to a steady boil on the stove before serving it a second time. Microwaving leftover gravy until hot is not enough to kill harmful bacteria.