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It must’ve happened to every pitmaster- you hosted a BBQ, and now you’re left with tons of brisket leftovers. Well, it’s not a problem. Even it’s a good thing. You can enjoy delicious food for days. Though, there are some things you need to do to ensure that the taste of your chicken breast or extra pulled Pork remains fresh. Storing and reheating your BBQ isn’t a thing to be taken lightly. so, let’s dig deeper into the best way to reheat BBQ or how to store brisket and everything else:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Store Your BBQ? <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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After you remove the BBQ, either consume it immediately or refrigerate it within 2 hours of heating it up when it reaches a temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit. If the outdoor or indoor temperature for cookouts is around 90F or higher, it becomes even more necessary to consume it within one hour of heating it.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The colder BBQ dishes that come straight out of the refrigerator should be prepared within 2 hours. Of course, to extend the shelf life of dishes, you can keep in with lots of ice. Still, keep reading the thermometer’s stats to know the whereabouts of the food’s interior.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every BBQ leftover item should be refrigerated, from brisket-pulled porks to ribs and chicken. Put all these items into a shallow container to cool them down completely. The refrigerator will easily hold the BBQ for around 3-4 days.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By sealing the barbecue, you can make it last even longer in the freezer. The vacuum-sealed packing ensures that the quality to meat and poultry do not deteriorate. You can use the freezer to store the meat for around two to three years. Make sure to mention the name, packaging date, and best-by date.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do keep checking the refrigerator and freezer from time to time. The temperature that your refrigerator should be around 40F or below this. Make sure to keep the freezer for around 0 F or below. You can check your refrigerator\/freezer temperature using the thermometers. These are convenient and inexpensive equipment. You can use them to check the temperature of the refrigerator or freezer at times of power outage. In case the temperature falls below 40 F continuously for 2 hours, it is better to discard the leftovers and all the perishable items.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Reheat Your Leftover BBQ? <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are into barbecuing, it is not uncommon to have some leftover BBQ. From the above, it is clear how you can store it for the long haul. But what about consuming it again?   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No one likes to have cold leftovers. Fortunately, there are some best way to reheat BBQ:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Way to Reheat BBQ <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you know, one can use different types of meats to make delicious BBQ. Each of these meats differs from the others regarding their taste, storing, or reheating. Let’s talk about reheating some of the popular ones:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sausage <\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Due to the high-fat content, it is quite easy to reheat BBQ sausages. One of the easiest ways to do it is by microwaving it. However, ensure not to leave the sausage in the microwave for too long as it might lose out on flavors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep it in the microwave for 30 seconds, and make sure to keep flipping it time and again. If you want to have it as soon as it gets heated up, then make sure to cut it before reheating it.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baby Back Ribs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Most people think that you cannot reheat baby back ribs<\/a>. But this isn’t true.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to start with how to reheat ribs, you first must pull out all the meat from the bone first. This is because it gets really difficult to heat the ribs with ribs. As a result, the whole meat becomes dry, making it taste bland.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put in a few spoons of unsalted butter to ensure the meat does not stick to the pan. Flip on each side and remove it when the ribs reach the desired temperature.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chopped Pork<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Never use the oven to reheat chopped Pork. It will dry out all your meat, and there are chances that the meat will lose its flavors too. The best way to reheat BBQ pork<\/a> is by using a stove. Put a spoonful of butter on a pan and let it melt over. Now take the chopped Pork and heat it in the pan. Keep stirring until the meat gets properly heated up. Cook it thoroughly and enjoy.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pulled Pork<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pulled Pork tends to taste even better when reheated. Take a pan and spray cooking oil all over it. Warm up the pulled Pork on low heat. Keep stirring it often. Use a fork to break them apart if the meat sticks together. Ensure that the Pulled Pork is not on the heat for too long. You can add in some more barbecue sauce and keep reheating the meat. This will ensure that pulled Pork does not stick to the pan and becomes even more delicious.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few things that one should keep in mind while reheating meat:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n