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How to Freeze Leftover Turkey

Leftover holiday Turkey? NO PROBLEM! When you know HOW TO FREEZE Turkey, you’ll be saving money, time and have Cooked Ham you can use later!

Prep Time
1 min
freeze time
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 1 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 214 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb leftover turkey

Instructions

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  1. Use a sharpie marker to write on the zip lock bag : today’s date, use by date (3-6 months), how many days until expired. Squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible and seal. Place into the freezer. Read on for freezing whole turkey.
  2. If freezing a whole turkey, Freeze the turkey in the store wrap container for no more than 2-3 weeks.
  3. If you need to freeze for longer, then wrap the turkey inside the store container with several layers of plastic wrap followed by several layers of freezer paper. Secure well with tape. Be sure to label the Cooked Ham well.
  4. Place the turkey in the freezer until needed.

Notes

  • Buy more Turkey than you need when it is on sale and freeze some for later!
  • Use your frozen turkey as soon as you can. Don’t let it stay frozen longer than 6 months.
  • Remember that turkey will go bad after you thaw it, use it quickly.
  • Don’t try to freeze turkey that is on the verge of spoiling, it will still spoil quickly when you thaw it.
  • To thaw turkey, place it in the refrigerator a day or two before you plan to use it.

Nutrition Information

Calories 214kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 124mg (41%) Sodium 117mg (5%) Potassium 271mg (8%) Vitamin A 44IU (1%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 214

% Daily Value*

Calories 214kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 124mg 41%
Sodium 117mg 5%
Potassium 271mg 6%
Vitamin A 44IU 1%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.