Stations
  • All Stations
  • Stations by City
  • All Music Stations
  • All Sports Stations
  • All News & Talk Stations
Partners
  • CNN
  • Bloomberg
  • Fox News
  • Comedy
Music
  • All Music Stations
  • Pop
  • Alternative
  • Country
  • Hip-Hop/R&B
  • Rock
  • Classic Rock
  • Latino
  • LIVE Performances
  • GRAMMYs 2021
Entertainment
  • Entertainment News
  • Movies
  • Television
News
  • All News & Talk Stations
  • Politics
  • Coronavirus
  • National News
  • Inauguration Day 2021
  • Money
  • City Guide
  • Food & Drink
  • Small Business Pulse
Sports
  • All Sports Stations
  • NFL
  • MLB
  • NBA
  • NHL
  • NCAA Football
  • NCAA Basketball
  • MMA & WWE
  • Fantasy Football
  • Sports Betting
Originals
  • Scal & Pals
  • You Better You Bet
  • Bet Sweats
Where to Listen
  • about
  • apps
  • Roku
  • Amazon Alexa
  • Google Home
  • Sonos
  • Fire TV
  • Waze
  • Subscribe
More from Entercom
  • #ImListening
  • 1Thing
Stations
music
news
sports
podcasts
more
  • Miles In The Morning
  • Race Taylor
  • Sybil
  • Billy Kidd
  • More Shows
  • Schedule
  • Playlist
  • DFW Restaurant Week
  • Earth Day
  • More Events
  • Contests
  • Contest Rules
  • Latest
  • Galleries
  • Traffic
  • Coronavirus
  • More From KRLD
  • Contact Us
  • Newsletter Sign-up
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • now playing

    Faithfully

    Faithfully

    JOURNEY
  • on-air

    Race Taylor

    Race Taylor

    Mon-Fri: 4:00 PM
  • audio from 98.7 KLUV

    • Live
  • Ask your smart speaker to play

    Ninety eight point seven K Love

  • Fill 2 Created with Sketch. Fill 2 Created with Sketch.
  • News
    Does the Salt-N-Pepa biopic really tell all?
  • News
    Garth Brooks got some glam from Lady Gaga's makeup team before Inauguration Day performance
  • News
    The New York Times is taking on Britney Spears and we're here for it
  • Latest
    The way you sit on the couch with your significant other can say a lot about your relationship
  • News
    ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant takes hilarious shot at Ken Jennings with answer during Final Jeopardy
  • News
    Pizza shop starts city-wide pizza party after receiving anonymous pizza donations
  • News
    Doctor accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccines for family and friends
  • News
    McDonald's gives customers a blast from the past with 25-cent burgers and shakes
  • News
    Gigi Hadid and ZAYN's baby's name is a touching family tribute
  • Latest
    The hottest debate on social media: Which way should you face when taking a shower?
Home / 98.7 KLUV / News / How long are Thanksgiving leftovers good for?

How long are Thanksgiving leftovers good for?

75756A5E-120A-4932-810C-2FD980DB785E
By RADIO.COM Staff
November 27, 2020 11/27/2020 5:00 am

Thanksgiving involves a lot of food, and unless you’re a competitive eater, you’ll likely end up with some leftovers the next day, or the next week.

But it’s not always clear exactly how long you can safely enjoy those leftovers, especially since the holiday involves such varied foods.

Related

Winter holiday sales 2020: Save big on last-minute gifts with these deals

Don’t doubt your weekend snacks any longer with our handy guide to saving Thanksgiving leftovers.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Holly Nilsson SpendWithPennies (@spendpennies)

Turkey

How long it will last: 3-4 days
The centerpiece bird should go in the fridge after two hours at room temp, so don’t dawdle as you enjoy dessert. Take the meat off the bone, and remove the stuffing and store that separately, then wrap the turkey up tight to keep away any bacteria.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Clove & Hoof (@cloveandhoof)

Gravy

How long it will last: 2-3 days
Gravy doesn’t fare too well in the fridge, but you can extend the shelf life by bringing leftovers to a boil before serving.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Suzanne Tracht, (@suzannetracht)

Cranberry Sauce

How long it will last: 2 weeks
The sugar in cranberry sauce helps preserve the sweet-tart manna for up to two weeks, especially if you seal it in a jar.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by America's Test Kitchen (@testkitchen)

Mashed Potatoes / Sweet Potatoes / Green Beans

How long it will last: 3-5 days
Like veggies on any normal day of the year, Thanksgiving sides like mashed potatoes can go about a work week in the fridge before you’ll notice a difference.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by spoonforkbacon (@spoonforkbacon)

Stuffing

How long it will last: 3-4 days
Assuming you store it separately from your turkey (like you should) stuffing will be just fine in the fridge for a couple days. Just be sure to reheat it to 165 degrees.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Springlane_de | Shop & Magazin (@springlane_de)

Pumpkin Pie

How long it will last: 3-4 days
That silky pumpkin pie will last up to four days in your refrigerator, but good luck keeping it that long with a hungry family in the house.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Noble Pies (@noblepies)

Apple Pie

How long it will last: 2-4 days
For the first few days, fruit pies survive better in a cool dark pantry than the fridge where the texture will decline quickly. After two days, though, you have no choice but to chill leftovers. Take this as an incentive to eat apple pie for every meal before you reach that point.

LISTEN NOW on the RADIO.COM App 
Follow RADIO.COM
Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

  • Thanksgiving
  • Food
  • Holidays
  • Trending
  • AC

LATEST in news

  • ‘Lost’ actress Mira Furlan dies at 65
  • Dave Chappelle tests positive for COVID-19
  • Is it safe for vaccinated people to socialize with each other?
  • People are getting into legal trouble for owning Elon Musk’s 'Not a Flamethrower'
  • 'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond completes 1st round of chemotherapy for stage 4 lung cancer

TRENDING on RADIO.COM

news
First Black Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, confirmed
sports
RADIO.COM Sports NFL Championship Round expert picks
sports
MLB players, writers mourn the loss of all-time great Hank Aaron on social media
sports
NFL Championship Sunday best bets: Back the underdog Bucs in Green Bay
music
Lady A get the latest invit