I put some ham in the freezer at easter time, is it still ok to thaw out and cook for dinner?

Question

I was'nt sure if there was a self life on meat put in the freezer

Answer 1

Freezing

Ham should be stored in the refrigerator at 40°F or lower and if it is not going to be used within the suggested storage time, it should be frozen to prevent it from perishing. Freezing should be avoided if possible because it will affect the flavor and texture of the ham. Freezing meat has little affect on its nutritional value.

When freezing, the ham should be frozen while it is as fresh as possible to maintain the best quality. If it is going to be frozen before it is cooked, it should be left in its original packaging. If its removed from its original package or the original package has a hole in it, the ham should be rewrap tightly, using moisture proof heavyweight plastic wrap or foil, freezer bags or freezer paper. To maintain maximum quality, double wrap the ham and be sure to wrap it tightly against the entire surface of the meat to help keep in moisture.

Mark the wrapped package with contents and the date so you can be certain of how long it has been stored in the freezer. The ham can be kept frozen longer than the recommended times and still be safe to eat but the quality of the meat will begin to deteriorate.

The ham should be frozen as quickly as possible. The quicker it freezes the better it will be when thawed. To speed up the freezing process, place the package on the floor or against the wall of the freezer since they are the coldest parts. It is always best to freeze and store frozen food in a freezer unit, rather than a refrigerator freezer. The freezer units will maintain a temperature of 0°F or below, which will allow food to be stored for longer periods of time. A refrigerator freezer will generally only maintain a temperature of 10°F to 25°F and is opened more often, adding to the fluctuating temperature. If the ham is stored in a refrigerator freezer, it should be used sooner than if stored in a freezer unit. Freezing times for maximum quality are shown below in the Storage Chart.

Freezing Tips:

* Use moisture proof wrap or bags when freezing ham. Wax paper is not moisture proof and should not be used for wrapping ham because it would not hold the moisture in the meat.
* Freeze ham as soon as possible to maintain the best quality.
* Do not freeze canned ham. If the canned ham is not a shelf stable item, remove the meat from the can, wrap tightly, and then freeze.
* If the ham has a bone that could poke through the wrapping, protect it with foil or plastic wrap before wrapping the entire piece.
* Use the ham in 3 – 6 months, no longer.

Answer 2

Now that you aspect out it, i wager that that is. We do have ham plenty on Easter & New three hundred and sixty 5 days's Day. Having it the following day. Hamburgers on the 4th of July, turkey for Thanksgiving & Christmas.

Answer 3

6 months is usually the limit for well sealed meat. It shoudln;t be poison, but may taste freezer burn

Answer 4

For most meat, if properly wrapped, this would be fine. However, ham is notorious for not freezing well. I would definitely toss it.

Answer 5

id rather throw it out because it might taste like freeeeeeeeeeeeeezer burn

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

i wouldn't do it. if in doubt, throw it out!

Answer 8

was it good i wonder the latest thing ive ever eaten is 2 months i think you broke a reckord!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!