AboutCarol Schlitt Expertise I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience I am an Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety. I am a certified HACCP manager and a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Organizations International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Society for Nutrition Education.
Education/Credentials BS - University of Illinois
MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
just wanted to check if it was ok to freeze a smoked cooked ham ? i recievd one
as a xmas gift from my work my partener is away and i would like to save it until
thier return ( after sell buy date) can i freeze it then should i cook it ?
Answer Hi Paul,
Yes -- you can freeze a smoked cooked ham but unlike women, it does not get better with age! The recommended storage time for a smoked cooked ham is 1 to 2 months. After that time you may begin to notice off flavors.
It is okay to eat products after their "sell-by" date if they are frozen before the date. Then you have 1-2 months from the freezing date until the ham should be defrosted and used.
Since it is cooked ham, technically all you have to do is defrost and serve. However, I find the flavor is much better if it is baked in a 325 degree oven (covered with foil or tight fitting lid with a little moisture such as water, juice or soda,is added). Heat until the ham registers at least 140 degrees.
I hope this answers your question. If you should have additional questions, please let me know.
