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Cooking & Baking

Cairycat

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7. Now that you have opened and cooked some

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Original post)

Tue Nov 21, 2023, 03:26 PM

Nov 2023

it doesn't matter what the label says - that applies to unopened food. It is now leftover and you should freeze what you don't use in the next couple days. As this points out, pathogens that can cause food poisoning can grow at refrigerator temperatures.

https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/How-long-can-you-keep-cooked-pork

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How long will my ham last? [View all] PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2023 OP

It will last a long time. Aussie105 Nov 2023 #1

I would divide into smaller portions and freeze within the next week. Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #2

Ham freezes very well. Like other posters said, portion it out yellowdogintexas Nov 2023 #4

Google and Bing AI provides lots of relevant answers. Aussie105 Nov 2023 #3

Oh, dear. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2023 #6

Answers have been helpful. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2023 #5

Now that you have opened and cooked some Cairycat Nov 2023 #7

Twelve pounds of ham for one person!? Retrograde Nov 2023 #8