Leftover meat is good for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Keep it tightly wrapped in plastic: the less air that gets to it, the more it will keep its flavor and texture.
For more information about storing leftovers, see Love Your Leftovers.
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Leftover meat is good for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Keep it tightly wrapped in plastic: the less air that gets to it, the more it will keep its flavor and texture.
For more information about storing leftovers, see Love Your Leftovers.
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