Can you freeze prepacked Ham ?

barbie_babe

I freeze ham I have for the last few years but I allways leave it fridge to defrost overnight night before I need it then use it all up next day. I never have had any tummy upsets.

Mumto2

Seem to have a sliced packet ham surplus this week. Can't face to waste it and only a limited number of options for use. Can you freeze it? No clues on the packet.

Thanks :T

nikibella

Hi mumto2,
no problem, you can freeze ham, I freeze it often. When you defrost it, you shall eat it soon, so it's better to separate the slices you are likely to eat in a meal. If the slices are well separed it defrosts very quickly the time to set the table and it's ok.

Pink.

Hi Mumto2,

We have an older thread on freezing sliced ham that should help so I've merged your thread with it to keep all the replies together.

Pink

Peanuts

Hello,
I have some ham in a pack in date but I know I wont get to eat it before its BBE. It doesnt say you can freeze it. Does anyone know if its ok to put in the freezer?
Thanks x :hello:

louidog

Why not!

I freeze gammon steaks etc so why not ham!

Garnet_Gem

It freezes very well. If you split the pack before you freeze it you can take out how much you need instead of wasting some if you don't want it all at once.

craig777

Yep, no problem freezing packets of ham, we do it at home... I'm still alive and well, so it definately won't do you any harm.

Sarahjovi

Yes, we buy packs of ham from Costco, divide them up and freeze and take out and use as we need them!

Sarah

Peanuts

Thanks all - I must be stupid as I've never frozen ham before and always chucked it away if its nearing its sell by date.
I wonder why it doesnt say FREEZABLE on the packet??????