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Tis the season for leftover turkey instant pot recipes. If you have an instant pot pressure cooker and are looking for something delicious for your leftover turkey, then we have you covered.

We have everything from instant pot turkey soup to instant pot turkey and rice and much more.

This delicious list of easy instant pot leftover turkey recipes is updated for thanksgiving and Christmas 2022 and happy holidays!

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Instant Pot Turkey Leftovers

Today I wanted to share with you what love to cook in the instant pot pressure cooker with my turkey leftovers.

My turkey leftovers obsession started a few years ago and I am sure I get worse as each turkey season approaches.

Dominic will strip the turkey of all its meat over Thanksgiving and Christmas and then I will set to work in making as many Instant Pot Turkey Leftover meals and of course we use the air fryer for air fryer turkey leftovers too.

Though, in recent years I have been buying turkeys on clearance(post Christmas) when they are at a reduced price and then I can freeze themand make lots of turkey leftover meals with them later.

Best Leftover Turkey Instant Pot Recipes

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Below you will find all our popular instant pot leftover turkey recipes. You can also scroll to the bottom for a quick list of links in case you are in a hurry.

Do share in the comments below what you have made in the instant pot with your leftover turkey and which of our instant pot leftover turkey recipes you have enjoyed the most.

#1 Instant Pot Leftover Thanksgiving Soup

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This leftover turkey soup is my favourite out of my all my leftover go to recipes and tastes even better months after Thanksgiving when we can have a bowl of this from the freezer.

The idea came about with our boxing day soup. The idea that you can throw all your leftovers with some gravy and stock into a machine, blend and you have soup.

In the instant pot version, I sauté an onion first with extra virgin olive oil, deglaze with 2 cups (480ml) of a mix of stock and white wine and then I load up the instant pot with what I have left.

#2 Instant Pot Turkey Neck Soup

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Then what is often overlooked is when you are cooking your turkey and making use of the turkey neck. You can remove the turkey neck and as you air fry turkey breast, you can be making turkey neck soup for the freezer at the same time.

#3 Instant Pot Turkey Wild Rice Soup

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Or another delicious instant pot turkey soup to make during the holidays is turkey wild rice soup. It’s a healthier option and is loaded with wild rice which cooks perfectly in the instant pot.

#4 Turkey Soup

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Or instead of our Thanksgiving soup that is more about using up the whole of the turkey dinner, this turkey soup is more of an in between that focuses more on the turkey leftovers.

This leftover turkey soup is perfect for after 2 days of turkey you are lost for turkey ideas.

Or even better this soup recipe also shows you how to make turkey soup from leftover stock and gravy and no turkey.

#5 Instant Pot Turkey Stock

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Every time I cook a whole turkey and after making some turkey neck soup, I save the carcass to make some delicious turkey stock with. It makes the best turkey stock and then I can save it into ice cube trays and into foil containers.

My favourite is the foil containers because you can peel the foil off frozen turkey stock and cook with them from frozen in the instant pot.

You can then use this spare turkey stock in many instant pot meals and it can also be used in recipes that call for chicken stock.

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Another favourite of mine is teriyaki turkey and rice. You can cook the turkey with rice and then it comes together as a delicious one pot dish.

Ideal for when turkey is in season, and you want something yummy.

#7 Instant Pot Leftover Turkey Chilli

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This recipe is fantastic for using up the spare ground turkey when its in season and using it to make a turkey chilli with. Its absolutely delicious and perfect for reheating in the microwave.

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This recipe uses uncooked turkey legs that are often in season around turkey season.

It’s all about a turkey leg and rice cooking together and the delicious flavour of the turkey dripping onto the rice. I recommend bulk buying some turkey legs when they are on a special offer and saving them in the freezer for later.

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Instant Pot Turkey Leftovers Quick Links

Instant Pot Turkey Neck Soup
Instant Pot Turkey Wild Rice Soup
Turkey Soup
Instant Pot Turkey Stock
Instant Pot Leftover Turkey Chilli

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FAQs

Can I reheat turkey in an Instant Pot? ›

You Can Also Reheat Your Turkey In The Microwave Or Instant Pot. Are you in a rush? A microwave or Instant Pot can serve as a worthy substitute for the oven for reheating turkey. The non-negotiable part of this process is the addition of a small amount of liquid to maintain moisture.

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What to do with over cooked turkey? ›

Place your carved meat in a shallow baking dish and cover it with stock. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place in low oven, somewhere around 250 degrees, for 5-10 minutes. The dryness won't be entirely gone after this short broth bath, but the turkey will definitely be more moist than before.

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Is Instant Pot big enough for turkey? ›

A 6 lb turkey or turkey breast should fit into a 6 qt Instant Pot. For 7 lb turkey or breasts, use an 8 qt. Instant Pot (paid link). You don't have to brine but it makes the turkey taste so much better.

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What is the best way to reheat turkey? ›

Simply heat your oven to 300 degrees, put the carved meat in a baking dish, and add some chicken broth or turkey stock to the pan. The meat will absorb some of the liquid as it heats, making it nice and juicy. Cover the pan tightly with foil and place it in the oven until the meat is hot, 20 to 30 minutes.

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How to reheat Thanksgiving leftovers? ›

Reheating tips: Reheat sauces, soups and gravies by bringing them to a rolling boil. When reheating in the microwave, cover and rotate the food for even heating. Arrange food items evenly in a covered microwave-safe glass or ceramic dish and add some liquid if needed.

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How do I make leftover turkey moist again? ›

Place the turkey pieces in a baking dish and drizzle with a few tablespoons of stock and/or butter. Cover the dish with foil and heat in the oven at 350°F for about 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can microwave the sliced turkey (cover with a damp paper towel) in a microwave-safe dish at 50% power in 1-minute intervals.

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How good are turkey leftovers good for? ›

USDA recommends using cooked turkey within 3 to 4 days, kept refrigerated (40°F or less). Refrigeration slows but does not stop bacterial growth. Turkey can be frozen for 3 to 4 months. Although safe indefinitely, frozen leftovers can lose moisture and flavor when stored for longer times in the freezer.

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Why does leftover turkey taste different? ›

The occurrence of warmed-over flavor begins as lipids, primarily lipids from the cell membrane of cells in the meat, are attacked by oxygen. This process is aided by the release of iron from iron-containing proteins in the meat, including myoglobin and hemoglobin.

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Should I cover my turkey with aluminum foil? ›

We've found that covering a turkey in foil yields much moister results than roasting it without foil, and we favor simply covering up the breast to even out cooking time. Some people swear that roasting a turkey breast-side down and flipping it halfway through achieves the same results as a foil covered breast.

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Why can you only reheat turkey once? ›

How many times can you reheat turkey? It's not a good idea to reheat turkey more than once. Technically, as long as it reaches 165° each time, it's safe to eat. That said, it's a food safety hazard to some degree, since every time you heat and cool food, it passes through the danger zone (between 40° and 140°).

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Can you reheat turkey in a slow cooker? ›

Reheating leftovers in a slow cooker is not recommended. Cooked food should be reheated on the stove, in a microwave, or in a conventional oven until it reaches 165 °F. Then the hot food can be placed in a preheated slow cooker to keep it hot for serving—at least 140 °F as measured with a food thermometer.

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Can you reheat turkey in a steamer? ›

Place the cold sliced turkey meat in the steamer insert and put it over the simmering water. Cover with a lid and check back every few minutes until the meat is the done. It heats up just as moist and juicy as Thanksgiving day! Oh, I almost forgot.

Can you reheat turkey same day? ›

Yes, you can reheat turkey - though certain steps must be followed to ensure it is safe. Turkey is at its tastiest when it is served as soon as it has been cooked but if that is not possible, for example if you are meal-prepping and need to cook it in advance, then it is ok to eat after cooking.