Turkey contains significant levels of protein, zinc and vitamins B-3 and B-6. If prepared correctly, turkey is juicy and flavorful. However, the meat often dries out when reheated, making it chalky and difficult to chew. You can reheat turkey and keep it moist by placing it into the oven with a bit of broth. The following recipe calls for chicken broth, but if you have any homemade turkey broth, you can use that instead. About 20 minutes is required to reheat turkey and keep it moist.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2
Use a sharp knife to slice the turkey into pieces no thicker than 1 inch to ensure even heating. Place the sliced turkey into a baking pan in an even layer no more than two slices high.
Step 3
Pour enough chicken broth over the turkey to cover the meat in liquid. Cover the baking pan in a layer of aluminum foil.
Step 4
Place the baking pan into the oven and allow the turkey to reheat for 20 minutes. Remove the baking pan from the oven and peel back the aluminum foil.
Step 5
Poke a meat thermometer into a slice of turkey. If it does not register at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit, replace the aluminum foil and put it back into the oven. Check again every 10 minutes.
Step 6
Remove the turkey from the baking pan and serve it while hot. Discard the chicken broth it was heated in.
Tips and Warnings
- Do not save leftover reheated turkey. Discard any uneaten portions. If you do not wish to use the oven, place the sliced turkey and broth into a microwave safe container. Cover the container loosely and microwave the turkey on high for 30 second increments until the internal temperature is at least 165 F.
Things You'll Need
- Sharp knife
- Baking pan
- Chicken broth
- Aluminum foil
- Meat thermometer
References
- "How to Cook a Turkey"; Fine Cooking Magazine; 2007
- "Talk Turkey to Me"; Renee S. Ferguson; 2006
- Food and Drug Administration: Let's Talk Turkey
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