Frozen Ham How long will it keep?

[DudleyDoRight]

Cleaning out Meat locker found Cooks Ham in factory vacuum packing its been frozen for 2 years? Is it good still? Cook it or Throw it.

If cook best way to thaw this brick :icon_blush:

 

[SmokeOCD]

I'd thaw for about 5-7 days and smoke it.
If it's edible, we don't toss it.
Those are .69/lb now at my local grocery, not a huge loss if you're scared.

 

[JbTech]

I cooked a spiral sliced ham found in the deep freezer 2 weekends ago.
I'm still kickin.
Purchase date was around the same time frame.
I rinsed and sniffed. Couldn't notice any difference.

 

[Twangzer Mike]

Yes .... sniff test ....no gag .... cook it .... let someone else do the taste test :-D

 

[thirdeye]

The USDA is kind of sneaky when disclosing ham information. On one hand, they recommend 2 months frozen in the factory packaging. On the other hand, they admit that a frozen ham is safe indefinitely. After a slow that, size it up. Grinding with some pork and making a ham loaf is always a choice.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/meat/hams-and-food-safety

 

[gcs]

If it's cryovaced and always kept frozen it's good.

 

[WilliamKY]

In one of Malcolm Reed's ham videos he said he had one frozen for over 2yrs and it was perfectly fine.

 

[PitRow]

If it's still sealed and not freezer burnt I say it's still good!

 

[cholloway]

Cook's ham is the best (imho). Even tho they're now owned by the (Chinese) Smithfield conglomerate.
I just smoked one that had been in the freezer for a year.
No problem with it whatsoever.

Let it thaw on the bottom shelf of fridge for a few days.
It'll be fine.

 

[Big George's BBQ]

I would thing you would be fine if cryovac and has remained frozen. Thaw in fridge and as said do the sniff test