Freezing ham

[amber]

I have alot of leftover ham. Does it freeze well?

 

[jennyema]

Oh yeah. It does.

If I make a big ham there comes a point where you don't even want to see the thing anymore. That's when I portion it and freeze it to use later.

Admittedly when I thaw it I usually chop it up and use it in recipes or eggs or something and don't serve the slices for dinner or anything.

 

[amber]

Thanks! Like you said, I'm sick of looking at it

 

[Chef_Jen]

Is it sliced.. it wont be good for much if it is.. but If its whole

I use it in stews
soups
omlettes
Ham salad


just about anything really

 

[skilletlicker]

The bone freezes well too. I usually saw mine in half and use each piece for a pot of beans or pea soup.

 

[vyapti]

I rarely eat fresh ham. I buy it in bulk, dice it and freeze it. I thaws quickly and works great in fried rice, eggs, etc. The texture will change a bit, but it works fine for my purposes.