Forgot about my spiral ham from Thanksgiving.

[S. C.]

I had put it in the back of the fridge and planned on freezing it.

 

[diznee25]

Don't you hate it when that happens!

That happened to me a few years ago...been there, done that.


diznee25

 

[phred52]

frustrating!

 

[leebee]

Most hams are processed so it should still be OK. In fact, if you buy a smoked ham, it's probably about 6 months old! Smell it, and see if it smells sour. Look it over and make sure there's no mold. We have a ham we have been eating for about three weeks now (there are only 2 of us, so it lasts awhile) and it's still fine.

I know, now nobody wants to come to dinner at my house

 

[scrapquitler]

I had put it in the back of the fridge and planned on freezing it.

Are we talking about leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner or a still in the package I haven't prepared it yet spiral ham?

If it's leftovers, I'd toss it because it's almost two weeks old.

If it is a still in the package spiral ham that you purchased but did not yet prepare, then it should be fine to prepare and use or freeze for later use, even if it is slightly beyond the expiration date printed on the packaging.

 

[S. C.]

We had used part of it. Didn't prepare all of it just took some of it out of the package day after. Got the ham for DH and I for home, family dinner was elsewhere. I kept it stored in the original foil it came in. I'm not sure what the date was on it as the outside netting with the info was thrown away. It does seem like the expiration date was for a few weeks. It smells and looks ok.

 

[kmcford]

When in doubt I ask myself if it worth chancing food poisoning or not. If it is than go for it. If not than toss it.

 

[CowboyCO]

Ever seen pictures of hams hanging from rafters? That's why people originally smoked foods. Because it makes them last without spoiling. You're fine. Stick it in the freezer until you are ready to use it...

 

[Ciciwoowoo]

I think because it was a ham, it would be OK. As others have said, there are tons of preservatives in hams. Heck, they sell aged hams...

If it smells OK and isn't slimy feeling, it should be fine. I would use it.

 

[dislaney]

I had put it in the back of the fridge and planned on freezing it.

Thanks for the post! Guess where my leftover ham was? Outside garage fridge, long forgotten about. Just tossed it in the trash!

 

[CTdiznymom]

Sorry to disagree with those that say keep it. I bought one last year around Thanksgiving bc it was a great deal and I thought it would keep in the fridge for Christmas. It was cryovac wrapped and when i opened it up Christmas morning it was spoiled. Very difficult to find a holiday ham on Christmas morning. Throw it out!