When Thanksgiving is over and all your company has gone home what do you do with all those turkey leftovers? Try freezing them. By freezing your turkey leftovers you will be able to enjoy fresh roasted turkey months from now when Thanksgiving and turkey leftovers are a thing of the past.
Freezing turkey leftovers can extend the life of your turkey by a few months. Turkey leftovers can be frozen up to three months with great results. Here are a few quick tips to make your freezing a success.
* Freeze turkey in portions your family will use.
* Slice, cube and chop the turkey meat for easy packaging.
* Use zipper freezer bags for ease of storage.
* Freeze turkey with stock and vegetables for making quick stew.
* Stir fry turkey with vegetables and freeze then when ready to use thaw and serve over cooked rice.
* Freeze pre-made turkey sandwiches, turkey quiche and turkey casseroles.
* Frozen turkey sandwiches can be sent in lunches for work or school.
If you only have a small amount of turkey leftover, freeze in bite size pieces. Then the next time you have leftovers you can pull out the frozen turkey leftovers and add it to casseroles or pot pie.
About the Author
Shauna Hanus is a gourmet cook who has written a special Thanksgiving cookbook with 73 recipes for leftover turkey, also a special holiday ice cream cookbook that includes favorites like pumpkin pie ice cream and pecan pie ice cream. She has also put together a holiday planning guide to help you have the most enjoyable Thanksgiving ever. You can find all of these at
http://www.turkey-leftovers.com
