turkey-roast,freeze,reheat

[Jweiner]

Hi I'm preparing for my sons graduation and would like to have turkey sandwiches. I would like to roast the turkeys ahead of time,debone,freeze and reheat the day of graduation. Can I do this safely and how far inadvanced may I do this??

[kuan]

No problem. A week, if not more.

Kuan

[Mezzaluna]

I would add, make sure they are tightly wrapped or the meat can dry out.

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[cape chef]

Originally Posted by Jweiner

Hi I'm preparing for my sons graduation and would like to have turkey sandwiches. I would like to roast the turkeys ahead of time,debone,freeze and reheat the day of graduation. Can I do this safely and how far inadvanced may I do this??

Like Kuan said "no problem"

Just a couple points in regards to safety,be sure your turkey is well chilled before you freeze it to avoid raising the freezer temp to high and affecting other frozen items , i.e ice cream.

Also let the breast defrost for a couple days in your refrigerator in a pan, not over night at room temp.

If your going to re heat the bird for the party I would recommend "under"cooking it in the initial phase so it doesn't dry out during re heating.

Good luck and congrats