LIFE HACKS
Okay — let’s settle this leftover debate. Is Thursday turkey still good by Monday?
Yes… IF you handled it right. Cooked turkey lasts 3 to 4 days in the fridge — that takes you right through Monday. But here’s the trick: the danger zone starts when it sits out for more than two hours. If your bird lived on the counter all afternoon Thursday, it’s basically a science experiment now.
Best move? Chop the leftovers and freeze them on Friday. Turkey freezes like a champ for 2 to 3 months and reheats perfectly in soups, quesadillas, sandwiches, even omelets.
So yes — your Monday turkey is safe… but only if you didn’t treat it like a houseplant