How to store and reheat pizza

Not everyone knows how to store leftover pizza and reheat it so it doesn't get soggy, tough or dry. Here are detailed instructions on how to store and reheat pizza for you.

Pizza is a delicious, high-quality fast food that many people love. However, not everyone knows how to preserve leftover pizza and reheat it so it doesn't become soggy, tough or dry. Here are detailed instructions for you.

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How to preserve pizza

The best way to store leftover pizza is NOT to leave it in a box and to put it in the fridge whole. The cardboard and free air circulation around the pizza slices will dehydrate the pizza very quickly.

Instead, place a single layer of pizza slices on a dinner plate and cover it with wax paper, aluminum foil, greaseproof paper, or parchment paper. Continue stacking, alternating pizza and paper until all the pizza slices are on the plate. Wrap the whole thing tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Done!

It's not as easy as just throwing the box in the fridge, but you'll have better leftover pizza to reheat. If stored properly, leftover pizza will stay at its best for 3 to 4 days in the fridge or up to 2 months in the freezer.

How to reheat pizza to keep its delicious taste

While there are many options for reheating leftover pizza, using a microwave is not the best option. Microwaves produce a more chewy, soggy pizza. Instead, reheat one or more slices of pizza in a skillet.

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Patient

This isn't difficult as long as you know in advance that the most important ingredient here is patience. Just follow these steps exactly and you'll be guaranteed a crispy crust, melted cheese, and no signs that it was made the day before.

Step 1: Place one or two slices of cold pizza on a cold, dry pan, crust side down.
Step 2: Cover the pan.
Step 3: Place the pan on the stove and set it to low. (It may be too low depending on the temperature of the stove).
Step 4: Set the timer for 8 minutes.
Step 5: Wait. Do not peek or open the lid for any reason. Be patient and wait for the pizza to finish heating.

That's it! No need to add water or oil or flip the slices. Basically, just keep the heat Low and don't open the lid for any reason until done.

If eight minutes is too long for your oven set to Low, wait five minutes instead of eight, then check. Not long enough? Continue on Low for a few more minutes. It won't take long to figure out how long it takes to reheat a good pizza.