Meats are kept better in the freezer. Meats can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days if raw and 1 to 2 days longer if cooked. Always place cooked meats in an airtight container.
how long to cook a fully cooked ham shank portion..cover or uncovered?
The recommended internal temperature for fully cooked ham is 140F (60C).
If it's fully cooked you can either cook it long enough to heat it up, or just eat it cold.
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.
A fully cooked ham should be heated for about 10-15 minutes per pound in an oven set to 325F until it reaches an internal temperature of 140F.
one day and one night only afterwards throe it in the bin because it'll stink
That depends on the difference between "fully cooked" and "has been cooked." If it's similar to "your goose is cooked" then no.
The time it takes to heat up a fully cooked ham depends on its size and the cooking method used. In general, it can take about 10-15 minutes per pound to heat up a fully cooked ham in an oven set to 325F. It is important to use a food thermometer to ensure the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140F.
The way to know if cooked ham is bad is by how long it has been in the fridge or freezer. In the fridge, cooked ham can last 7 to 10 days. In the freezer, it will last 6 to 8 months. Cooked ham that is bad will also develop a bad smell and may appear slimy to the touch.
Up to 2 years.
Ham should be good 4 to 5 days refrigerated.