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Baked Ham?

Xmorpheus · 2006-12-07 15:13:25

How far ahead can/should you make a baked ham? I usually like to give it at least 24 hours to allow the flavours to develop. I'm thinking this year I might make it on the 23rd, but I'm not sure how long we'll get out of it after that? The meat should be very good quality - organic and pre-ordered from a butcher we know to…

07-12-2006 4:13pm

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Xmorpheus

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How far ahead can/should you make a baked ham?

I usually like to give it at least 24 hours to allow the flavours to develop. I'm thinking this year I might make it on the 23rd, but I'm not sure how long we'll get out of it after that?

The meat should be very good quality - organic and pre-ordered from a butcher we know to do very high quality meat.

I would think that, provided it's properly stored, we should be good until the 27th or 28th.

Any advice folks?

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#2 07-12-2006 4:37pm

The Hill Billy

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Your ham will be good for 5 to 7 days after cooking.
Keep it in the fridge wrapped in a tea towel.

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#3 07-12-2006 4:41pm

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You may find this site useful for "shelf-life" info.

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