Description
Can you freeze a smoked ham? Yes. Whether bone in, spiral cut, or honey glazed, smoked ham freezes beautifully when wrapped properly. This simple guide shows you exactly how to portion, wrap, label, and freeze ham so it stays flavorful and ready for soups, casseroles, sandwiches, and easy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- Cooked smoked ham bone in or boneless
- Plastic wrap
- Airtight freezer bags
- Parchment paper for sliced ham optional
- Permanent marker for labeling
Instructions
- Remove ham from the bone using a sharp knife.
- Cut into 8 ounce portions or stack slices into small bundles.
- Wrap each portion tightly in plastic wrap.
- Place wrapped portions into airtight freezer bags and press out excess air.
- Wrap the ham bone separately for soups if desired.
- Label bags with date and portion size.
- Lay flat in freezer and freeze up to 2 months in a frost free freezer or up to 4 months in a deep freezer.
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
Notes
Freeze ham within 4 to 5 days of cooking. Texture may soften slightly after thawing but flavor remains excellent. For sliced ham, place parchment paper between slices before wrapping. Avoid thawing at room temperature. Trim any freezer burn before using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Food Storage
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 ounces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg