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
Question I cooked a spiral ham on Friday. Can I use it to make split pea and ham soup safely if I make it today? How long is the opened, cooked ham good before spoilage.
Thanks,
Pattie
Answer Hi Pattie,
Yes -- you can make split pea and ham soup safely with ham that has been cooked and refrigerated for 3-5 days. Since you baked the ham Friday -- you can safely use the ham through Wednesday. After today, you should freeze the ham and use it within 2-3 months.
Hope your soup is delicious!
Carol C. Schlitt
Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness
University of Illinois Extenion
