Reheating and Preparing Holiday Feast Dishes
Reheat your holiday favorites with these simple instructions to ensure every dish tastes just as delicious as when it was first prepared. Follow these tips for warm, flavorful meals that your guests will savor!
Pork
Roast
Oven Method:
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Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
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Place the pork in a shallow dish with a splash of gravy, broth, or apple cider to maintain moisture. Cover tightly with foil.
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Heat for 15-20 minutes or until warmed through.​
Gravy Tip
Warm the gravy separately on the stovetop or microwave (see soup heating instructions) and pour over the pork just before serving.
London
Broil
Oven Method:
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Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
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Place the meat on a baking sheet or oven-safe dish. Cover with foil to retain moisture.
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Reheat for 10-15 minutes, depending on thickness, or until the internal temperature reaches 125-130°F (52-54°C) for medium-rare.
Gravy Tip
Bearnaise reheating.
Honey Glazed Ham
Oven Method:
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Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
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Place the ham in a roasting pan with ½ cup of water, stock, or ginger ale (preferred) at the bottom to keep it moist.
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Cover the ham tightly with aluminum foil.
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Reheat for 10-15 minutes per pound, checking occasionally. For added flavor, brush with additional glaze during the last 10 minutes, and leave uncovered to caramelize the glaze.
Extra At-Home Glaze
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Ginger Ale
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Cherry Juice
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Brown Sugar / Honey
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Pineapple Juice
Baked Stuffed Scallops
Oven Method:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Place the scallop dish on a baking sheet. Add a few pads of butter to the top of the scallops.
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Cover loosely with foil and heat for 8-10 minutes.
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Remove foil for the last 2 minutes to crisp the stuffing.
Broiling Tip
For extra crispness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end but keep a close eye to avoid burning.
Butternut Bisque
Stove Top Method:
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Transfer the bisque to a saucepan.
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Reheat over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
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Add a splash of cream or stock if needed to adjust consistency.
Microwave Method:
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Pour into a microwave-safe bowl.
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Heat in 1-minute intervals on medium power, stirring in between, until hot.
Cider Braised Beef Soup
Stove Top Method:
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Transfer the soup to a saucepan.
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Reheat over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
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Add a splash of cream or stock if needed to adjust consistency.
Microwave Method
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Pour into a microwave-safe bowl.
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Heat in 1-minute intervals on medium power, stirring in between, until hot.