Yes, ham that is fully cooked can be safely refrozen. Once thawed again, it will have the same number of days left to be eaten as when it went into the freezer; for example if you cook ham on January 1, it could be safely refrigerated until January 7. If you refreeze on January 3; once thawed it will be safe to eat for 4 days.
Be sure to wrap it properly to prevent freezer burn, loss of taste and texture.
A cooked ham can typically be refrozen if it has been thawed in the refrigerator and has not been left at room temperature for more than two hours. If the ham was thawed in cold water or the microwave, it should be cooked immediately and cannot be refrozen. Generally, it’s best to consume the ham within a few days of thawing for optimal quality and safety. Always ensure that the ham is properly wrapped to prevent freezer burn.
Yes, you can safely freeze soup that contains cooked ham.
A ham needs to reach an internal temperature of 145F (63C) to be safely cooked.
The recommended internal temperature for fully cooked ham is 140F (60C).
Cook a ham to an internal temperature of 145F to ensure it is cooked thoroughly and safely.
The internal temperature of a fully cooked ham should reach 145F (63C).
The recommended warming time for a fully cooked ham is about 15-20 minutes per pound at 325F.
how long to cook a fully cooked ham shank portion..cover or uncovered?
That depends on the difference between "fully cooked" and "has been cooked." If it's similar to "your goose is cooked" then no.
Yes, you can safely freeze ham after it has been cooked. After thawing the same frozen cooked ham, it is unsafe to freeze it again.
The recommended internal temperature for pre-cooked ham is 140F (60C) to ensure it is safely heated before serving.
The recommended internal temperature for a pre-cooked ham is 140F (60C) to ensure it is safely heated through before serving.