Turkey reheat question

[smkncajun]

I have to cook 3 birds, 2 for one party and 1 for another. I plan on cooking on Sunday, but one party is on Wednesday and the other on Friday. Can I carve and store in a fridge for that long or should I wrap with saran wrap and foil and freeze and then reheat the morning of each party?? Who needs presents around a tree at Christmas when you have meat around the grill at Thanksgiving time??? Yummy

 

[Paul B]

I;ll be listening to all your answers too..........

Paul B
SS UDS

 

[SmokinOkie]

Well, we all stretch the limits don't we? Just cool them as quick as you can. When you reheat, are you wanting to keep them whole? I know it's a show and tell kinda thing, but I prefer to reheat the parts separately. I part out the white from the dark.

3 to 4 days is the official answer so you should be fine.

Officially Food Safety and Information site says:

Storing Leftovers
Cut the turkey into small pieces; refrigerate stuffing and turkey separately in shallow containers within 2 hours of cooking. Use leftover turkey and stuffing within 3-4 days or freeze these foods. Reheat thoroughly to a temperature of 165 °F or until hot and steaming.

When I teach Turkey 101, I reference them as the official source:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Countdown_to_the_Holiday/index.asp

Another good fact sheet:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/turkey_from_farm_to_table/index.asp

 

[smkncajun]

Not a show and tell with these folks, so I will be carving and cutting the same day as I smoke them. I plan on using a roaster oven to reheat the day of on the low setting, but was unsure of the length of time I can keep in the fridge. I have a "Beer" fridge that I keep around 33 degrees so I thought I would be fine storing in there as long as I transfer some of the nectar (beer) so i don't have to keep opening and closing the door throughout the week.