John Myers
Smoked ham is one of the foods with a long shelf life, but it can still go bad. If stored incorrectly or if it comes into contact with moisture, the meat can form mold.
Smoked ham can go bad
If you like to eat smoked ham, you should make sure that it is stored correctly so that you can enjoy it for as long as possible.
- A whole slice of smoked ham is best stored at cool, dry room temperature in a cloth bag in the basement or pantry.
- If the smoked ham has already been sliced, it belongs in the refrigerator. The sealed pack has a shelf life of up to six months.
- The best-before date on the packaging gives you more detailed information. However, you can usually still enjoy smoked ham even after the BBD has expired.
- Fresh sliced cured ham will keep in the fridge for up to five days if you wrap it in parchment paper.
- To find out if the ham is still good, do the smell and taste test. If the meat smells funny or has changed its appearance, stop eating it.
- Light spots on cured ham don’t necessarily mean it’s bad. They can also come from released salts that have come to the surface.
- If the smoked ham comes into contact with moisture, mold can develop. This is usually expressed by greenish or grayish furry spots. Moldy ham should be discarded.
