How to moisturize carved turkey slices after refrigeration?

[rcald2000]

I have a slew of carved turkey slices in my refrigerator that I want to heat up to eat, but they are very dry. I had them stored in a zipper zip lock bag, but it didn't trap the moisture or maybe they weren't so moist to begin with. How can I get the moisture back into them and is using a microwave a bad idea?
- Rob

 

[Zhizara]

I always reheat turkey slices in gravy.

 

[Addie]

I always reheat turkey slices in gravy.

+1 Heat it on low. It gives the turkey time to absorb some of the moisture.

 

[bakechef]

Use broth. I will lay the slices in broth and warm them, covered in the oven.

 

[rcald2000]

+1 Heat it on low. It gives the turkey time to absorb some of the moisture.

On low in a microwave? Sorry for the silly question, but I have very little experience cooking. I've lived in Manhattan all my life, but now I'm forced to learn to cook. Thanks for your reply.

 

[rcald2000]

Use broth. I will lay the slices in broth and warm them, covered in the oven.

Very silly question I have, but would I purchase the broth? I didn't cook the original turkey; they are left-overs from my family. I have a container of chicken broth in my cupboard.

 

[Dawgluver]

Very silly question I have, but would I purchase the broth? I didn't cook the original turkey; they are left-overs from my family. I have a container of chicken broth in my cupboard.

Not silly at all! Any broth, even a boullion cube with water will work. You can also make a gravy with the broth, whisk in a bit of flour or cornstarch. Keep stirring till it's lump-free and tastes good. You can also freeze the leftover turkey.

Microwaving in chicken broth will work just fine. Put the turkey pieces in a dish, put in some broth, cover with a paper towel or piece of plastic wrap, then nuke for a couple minutes. Check, taste, nuke some more if needed.

 

[Kayelle]

You could also buy a package of turkey gravy. There is a section in the grocery that has all kinds of mixes in envelopes and all you do is add water to the contents as directed on the package and bring to a boil. You'll end up with a pretty good gravy for your dry turkey slices.
We love helping folks here, and no question is silly, so welcome to Discuss Cooking !

 

[rcald2000]

Thank you to everyone for your wonderful posts. I really appreciate your time.
- Rob

 

[Dawgluver]

Just a thought, if the turkey slices are from Thanksgiving, they are getting a bit old, and you might want to consider freezing them in a ziplock freezer bag, vaccuum seal bag, or just pitching.

 

[Addie]

On low in a microwave? Sorry for the silly question, but I have very little experience cooking. I've lived in Manhattan all my life, but now I'm forced to learn to cook. Thanks for your reply.

No, on the stove.

 

[Addie]

Very silly question I have, but would I purchase the broth? I didn't cook the original turkey; they are left-overs from my family. I have a container of chicken broth in my cupboard.

The only silly question is the one not asked.