Night Elf Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Yes, I said fridge because I cannot spell the longer name! So, how early can I buy a cooked ham? I'd like to avoid the long lines too close to the day. I just want to leave it in the fridge until Thanksgiving day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Is it frozen and you are defrosting in the fridge? We get a Honey Baked for Christmas from a parishoner--it usually come 3 or 4 days before the holiday, and I believe it's frozen, so we just pop it in the fridge and it takes that long to defrost. We nosh from it prob 4 or 5 days, so I'd say, if your ham is fresh, you could get it 3-4 days ahead of time (but I'd freeze leftovers pretty much right away if you've already had it out.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 I would like to buy it ahead of time so I get a chance to get the smallest one possible. It is already cooked, but not frozen. I'd like to just buy it and keep it in the fridge until Thanksgiving day, which is why I'm wondering how early I can do that. Or, I guess I can get it even sooner and freeze it for a week or so. I could thaw it in the fridge, maybe pulling it out of the freezer on the 26th? I'm hoping for something around 3 lbs. if they still make them that small. They also used to sell them in 1 lb. packages which would be fine with me as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Okay, I just called and their smallest half-ham is 7 lbs. That's WAY too much. They still do sell the 1 lb. packages. Those are going to be small. They won't be a problem to freeze and then thaw later, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Okay, I just called and their smallest half-ham is 7 lbs. That's WAY too much. They still do sell the 1 lb. packages. Those are going to be small. They won't be a problem to freeze and then thaw later, right? Nope. I froze and defrosted a whole ham last week. It will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Could you do hamsteak instead? The ones we get usually feed 3 people. We get two and have a little bit of leftover for lunch for one. We eat these year-round (not big ham eaters otherwise). We grill them (or broil) with a glaze made of brown sugar and lemon juice. It's yummy and quick (they are already cooked). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfrumpable. Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 When I first glanced at this topic I thought it said "Storing him in the fridge." Oh boy. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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