| Ham RecipesIdeas for Leftover Ham
The only thing better than baked ham for dinner is leftover baked ham for sandwiches and snacks. Surplus ham is also perfect soups, casseroles, hash, quiche, salads, and pasta dishes. Ham will keep refrigerated if tightly wrapped, for up to a week. During this time, a glistening, greenish rainbow may appear on the surface of your sliced ham. While it's probably your first instinct to avoid rainbow-colored meats, there is no need to worry - the nitrites and/or nitrates used to cure your ham undergo a chemical reaction when they are exposed to air, and it's this chemical reaction that causes the iridescent appearance. Of course, if the ham starts to become slimy or develops an unappealing odor, it is time to throw it away. If you are pretty certain that you will not use all of your leftovers before a week is up, then you should freeze them right away (frozen ham will retain its rosy hue and resilient texture for up to about two months, before you should toss it). |
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