Grandma gets rid of leftover turkey

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Grandma, bless her heart, always thinking of other people:

hippywife  (1000+ posts)        Sun Nov-30-08 01:29 PM
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Reheating leftover turkey.

Last night we were taking leftovers to a friend's house to share for dinner. I wanted to reheat the turkey but keep it from getting dried out in the process.

I cut it from the carcass and put it in my crockpot with just a little broth, maybe a cup, and set it on low for a couple of hours. I also threw in some of the lemon slices and fresh rosemary sprigs that were still inside the cavity. It was as tasty and tender as when we first cut it.

I dunno.

No leftover turkey leaves this house, ever.

And if it gets dry, all the better.

Some things get better with age, and with drying.

But that's just me; unlike most, I could dine on turkey 365 days a year.

The sparkling husband primitive, trying to be suavely continental:

Stinky The Clown  (1000+ posts)        Sun Nov-30-08 02:21 PM
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1. We use our Magic Microwave

Our microwave is a built-in Kitchenaid. It has some pretty impressive logic circuits. The reheat mode is absolutely amazing. I have reheated shrimp dishes and it does not overcook them one tiny bit. The shrimps is as moist and tender as when freshly made. It works wonders on turkey. I had some turkey (capon, actually) and dressing for supper last night. Absolutely as good as when we first made it.

shireen  (1000+ posts)      Tue Dec-02-08 09:25 PM
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2. what model? I'd like to check it out.

Stinky The Clown  (1000+ posts)        Wed Dec-03-08 12:14 AM
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3. Do me a favor if you can ......

,,,, I am crashing here and need to get to sleep. If you send me a private message, I will respond to that, but in this thread so it be shared. I have a fast-kicking-in Ambien in me ...... 10 ...... 9 ......

One wonders what the sparkling husband primitive's wife put into his food and drink.

Stinky The Clown  (1000+ posts)        Wed Dec-03-08 06:26 PM
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5. Our zapper:

Kitchenaid Superba combo oven and zap.

after which a photograph of a stainless steel oven, probably expensive, and gotten from the ill-gotten windfall profits the sparkling husband primitive garners as a slumlord

http://www.kitchenaid.com/catalog/product.jsp?src=Built...

This has been an excellent microwave and has proved to be excellent at reheating even the most delicate food. Two nights ago we made some reheated crab cakes. Crab is VERY delicate and they came out of the zap amazingly close to the way they were when fresh.

I don't know if this same oven is available all on its own.

eleny  (1000+ posts)      Wed Dec-03-08 01:10 PM
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4. I take the turkey apart so I can put some parts in the big frying pan

I put some watery gravy in the fry pan first and then add the turkey. Cover and cook on low until it's all warmed through and the gravy is thickened. That's just for the two of us so I don't get fancy. But it works well for turkey, chicken and pork chops. The meat is always tender and juicy from the gravy.

Truth be told I always keep the packets of powdered gravy on hand for this. I often don't make gravy and just toss all the fat laden juices in the trash. The dry gravy is very low in fat and the flavor is in the "okay" range. It gets the job done.

I like how you added the lemon slices and rosemary to the turkey and will do that next time. I'm going to make an Italian meal for xmas but am picking up a turkey for hubby's birthday in February since the prices are so good right now. I'll be sure to keep the lemon and rosemary in mind!

hippywife  (1000+ posts)        Wed Dec-03-08 07:46 PM
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6. Not a novel idea, the lemon and rosemary but it sure tastes lovely.

What Italian dishes are you planning for xmas?

I do hate celebrating xmas so I'm angling to stay home entirely that day. The other half is all for it so I'm just going to plan something nice for the two of us.

One wonders why Grandma hates celebrating Christmas, but then understands when one remembers that Grandma had said a couple of weeks ago she and the morose grouch hippyhubby were going to chow down at home, and then spend the afternoon listening to a "talking book."  If that's the sort of Christmas the old tightwad gives her, no wonder Grandma hates celebrating Christmas.

Probably no chest deep-freezer under the tree either.

eleny  (1000+ posts)      Wed Dec-03-08 09:13 PM
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7. I'm planning eggplant parmisan and some ham

Those two complement each other. I'll also make a salad and have garlic bread.

I can prep the eggplant the night before - bread, fry, cool, layer in waxed paper and into the fridge. Then put it together at the last minute and bake.

[GOBUCKS]

Leftover turkey on Friday, Saturday, and beyond, is much superior to the fresh bird on Thanksgiving.

I also threw in some of the lemon slices and fresh rosemary sprigs that were still inside the cavity.

And there is no point to having turkey dressing unless it includes oysters.

[miskie]

Leftover turkey on Friday, Saturday, and beyond, is much superior to the fresh bird on Thanksgiving.

And there is no point to having turkey dressing unless it includes oysters.

Oh yes - leftovers are the best.

From bottom to top

Rye Bread.
A touch of mayonnaise.
Turkey.
Dressing.
Cranberry sauce.
Cheese.
Rye bread.

Compress with both hands until its short enough to fit into your mouth.

[Chris]

That sounds delicious.  Bastard.

[miskie]

That sounds delicious.  Bastard.

It is as delicious as it is sloppy - not a sandwich you can eat while sitting on the couch - which, frankly, are the best kind of sandwiches. If the sandwich is dainty, and can be cut into triangles that are held together with frilly toothpicks, it isn't worth eating.

Its important to use rye or some other hearty bread or roll - Supermarket white cannot deal with the mightiness of this sandwich.   

[Chris]

I think I'm just going to buy a turkey breast and fry it.  It'll fit in my big soup pot -- I just need a basket so I can get the turkey back out.  I may have to improvise on gravy.  I've always had fresh turkey gravy, not that canned stuff.  A couple cans of cranberry sauce and a side of stuffing and I'll be set for next week.

[miskie]

Instead of looking for a basket, id just pick it up with a long handled carving fork and quickly place it in a bowl lined with paper towel to soak up excess oil.

But that's just me - Sometimes I do things involving a hot stove that some would label as insane. I have always made gravy from some dark meat and ground up gizzards, livers, etc that come with a whole turkey - I'm not sure what to do about that as you would be lacking those ingredients with just a purchase of a breast.

[Chris]

Thank God Democrat Underground is around to tell me how to reheat my dinner.  I could have gone hungry or something.

[Oceander]

Thank God Democrat Underground is around to tell me how to reheat my dinner.  I could have gone hungry or something.

Don't worry; after they've cooked your goose with Obamacare, they'll be telling you how to eat the left-overs!

[crockspot]

I did all leftovers this year. Being alone (unless you count the dog), I baked an 8 lb. roasting chicken. Did stuffing, mashed potatoes, yams, gravy, and still had some fresh cranberry sauce left over from last year in the freezer. By the time I was done cooking all day, (with nibbles here and there on stuffing and carcass meat), I was in no mood to sit down and eat. So it all got trimmed and tupperwared. Had the first of many to come leftover plates today. Actually, two, one for lunch, one for supper. The leftovers should hold out most of a week.