Freezing cooked ham?

[mathsnerd]

This is one of those things that comes up for me time and time again, and I never know how to deal with it. Now, I can ask you guys. YAY!

So, I have a recipe that calls for cooked ham. I got some at Whole Foods, from the deli counter, and it's a *huge* piece. I'm hoping to be able to use half of it in the recipe, and save the other half for a while. Of course, that makes me think of freezing it, but I do not know if that is possible.

So, dear knowledgeable residents of boilingwater, can I freeze cooked ham? And if so, how would I best do so to have it come back out of the freezer in top condition?

Thanks in advance!

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mathsnerd

Comments

[stultiloquentia]

You sure can! Slice it into meal-sized portions, so you don't have to thaw the whole hunk when you want some, then put them in freezer bags (like zip-lock sandwich bags, except heavier). Squeeze out as much air as you can before sealing; air in the bag causes freezer burn. The best way to thaw it again is to pop it in the fridge the night before you want to use it.

[mathsnerd]

Thank you! I shall remember this.