Reheating Instructions

Here's a guide to reheat your favorite Red Ribbon savory products at home.

Please follow USDA recommendations for the safe handling, refrigeration, storage times, and reheating of takeout or delivered foods. Please visit usda.gov for more information.

For best results, use the appropriate appliance for specific products. Handle all reheated products with care. Use oven mitts and/or tongs when necessary to avoid hot spills and burns.

Empanada

Chicken, Beef, and Pork

Preheat air fryer or oven to the recommended temperature for your preferred method of reheating.
Remove all packaging and discard. Do not heat the box, sleeve, or any other packaging.
Place the product in a single layer inside the air fryer basket or in an oven-safe try lined with aluminum foil. Use an oven-safe rack over the tray if available.
Refer to table below. Check product temperature and quality; adjust heating time as needed.
Heat the product until crimp sides are crispy & crumbly and the internal temperature reaches 165°F or higher. Consume immediately.

Heating Method	Takeout or Delivery Within 1-2 Hours of purchase*	Refrigerated Properly stored at 41°F or lower*	Frozen
Toaster Oven, Convection Oven or Conventional Oven	Heat at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes	Heat at 375°F for 13 to 15 minutes	Heat at 375°F for 22 to 25 minutes
Air Fryer	Heat at 320-350°F for 6 to 10 minutes	Heat at 320-350°F for 12 to 15 minutes	Heat at 320-350°F for 15 to 20 minutes

Our empanadas are not recommended to be reheated in a microwave due to significant changes in product quality.

Palabok

Remove all packaging and discard. Do not put the box inside the microwave.
Transfer the product into a microwave-safe dish. Cover with a damp paper towel.
Refer to time instructions below. Check product temperature and quality; adjust heating time as needed.
Heat the product until steaming and internal temperature reaches 165°F or higher. Consume immediately.

Takeout or Delivery within 1-2 hours of purchase*
Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir midway thru heating.

Refrigerated properly stored at 41°F or lower*
Microwave for 3.5 to 4 minutes.
Stir midway thru heating.

Arroz Caldo

Remove bowl cover. Only the black bowl is a microwave safe container.
Cover bowl with a damp paper towel.
Refer to time instructions below. Check product temperature and quality; adjust heating time as needed.
Heat the product until steaming and internal temperature reaches 165°F or higher. Consume immediately.

Takeout or delivery within 1-2 hours of purchase*
Microwave for 3 to 4 minutes.
Stir midway thru heating.

Refrigerated properly stored at 41°F or lower*
Microwave for 4.5 to 5 minutes.
Stir midway thru heating.

*Note: If not to be consumed within 2 hours of purchase (or within 1 hour if air temperature is above 90°F), store it promptly in the refrigerator at 41°F or lower, and then fully reheat to 165°F internal temperature before eating. Please note that heating times are approximations and appliances differ; adjust heating times as necessary.