I won a large leg of xmas ham in a raffle.I live alone, and will never be able to cope with eating the whole thing before it goes off in the fridge. If I cut it into sections, and vacuum seal the bags, will I be able to freeze some of it so I'm not faced with ham for endless weeks on end? (I dont want to freeze the whole ham, just say half of it)
If I can freeze it, what will it come out like when it is thawed? Ok, too moist or useless???
Sorry to bug you all with a simple question, but I'm a solo bachelor whose kitchen skills are basic.
jcd8,
Dec 18, 9:20pm
Yes, you can freeze ham.Wrap it in cling film or any container that is sealed properly. Just make sure its fresh ham that hasn't been frozen previously.
But not pressed ham. I've frozen 'pressed ham' and it has thawed like a 'sponge-rubber ham'...Too moist and useless...
noonesgirl,
Dec 18, 9:25pm
If you have a kind butcher, he may cut it up for you. I would slice then freeze. When thawing place slices between handy towels.
sylviasmother1,
Dec 18, 9:47pm
yep and they will vacum pack for you too
greerg,
Dec 18, 9:49pm
I usually freeze half of ours but it can't be left very long in the freezer or ice crystals start to form in the meat and the texture changes then it's quite wet when you thaw it.
buzzy110,
Dec 18, 11:16pm
I freeze leftover ham but use it in soup in the winter.
cookessentials,
Dec 18, 11:22pm
Absolutley. You may find that it will be a little wetter, but it wont detract from the taste.
tinkagirl,
Nov 15, 11:19am
Yes, great for ham steaks on the BBQ.Will be moist so you will always need to cook it, or put in in cooking like pizzas, soups etc.
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