How Long Thanksgiving Leftovers Actually Last (And How to Store Them Right)

Once the turkey comes off the table, a two-hour clock starts running whether anyone's paying attention to it or not. Different dishes last very different amounts of time after that, stuffing and gravy don't get nearly the runway turkey does, and a few common habits, letting food cool on the counter first, storing everything in one big container, quietly work against food safety instead of helping it.