Reheating leftover turkey.

[hippywife]

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.

[Stinky The Clown]

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]

2. what model? I'd like to check it out. nt

[Stinky The Clown]

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[Stinky The Clown]

5. Our zapper:

Kitchenaid Superba combo oven and zap.



http://www.kitchenaid.com/catalog/product.jsp?src=Built-In+Ovens&cat=124&prod=1344

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]

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! :D

[hippywife]

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.

[eleny]

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.