Introduction

If you’re like us, then you’ve had ham sandwiches on the brain since Thanksgiving. You might be wondering how long cooked ham lasts in the fridge and how to store it properly so that it’s still fresh when you want to use it. Here’s everything you need to know about storing a cooked ham in your fridge — including how long you can keep a ham if it hasn’t been opened yet.

Follow these tips to keep your ham fresh.

Follow these tips to keep your ham fresh:

• Store it in the refrigerator immediately after opening, and seal it tightly.
• Keep the ham at a proper temperature (40 degrees Fahrenheit or less) by keeping it in the coldest part of your fridge. It’s best not to store cooked hams on shelves with other foods, as they can pick up odors from those items over time.
• Don’t take out more than you need at once; if you’re only using part of a whole cooked ham, wrap up what remains tightly in plastic wrap and place back inside its original packaging before storing again until next time you need some slices! The use-by date printed on the packaging will tell you how long this item will last before spoiling–but don’t let that discourage you from eating delicious leftovers!

Check the use-by date on the packaging.

The use-by date is more important than the best-before date, which can be found on most products. Use-by dates refer to how long food will be safe to eat once it’s been opened and stored in your refrigerator. Best-before dates are used by manufacturers as guidelines for how long they expect their products to maintain their original quality in ideal conditions.

If you’re looking for an exact answer, here it is: You should throw away cooked ham after two days if it hasn’t been refrigerated immediately after cooking; one day if you’ve refrigerated it right away; and three hours if you’ve left it out at room temperature (or any time during those three hours).

Store at a proper temperature.

To keep your cooked ham fresh and safe to eat, store it at a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. If you’re storing the ham in its original packaging, place it in the refrigerator immediately after cooking; if not, place it in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator within 2 hours of cooking.

Avoid taking out of the fridge more than you need.

To keep your cooked ham fresh, it’s best to avoid taking it out of the fridge more than necessary.

When you do need to remove a slice or two from your cooked ham, make sure that they are still sealed in their packaging and store them at a proper temperature (40 degrees Fahrenheit or below). If the package has been opened and resealed, check the use-by date on the packaging before storing in the refrigerator again.

Keep it sealed after opening.

• Keep it sealed after opening.
• Don’t leave the ham out on the counter.
• Don’t leave the ham in a warm room.
• Don’t leave the ham in a hot car.
• Don’t leave the ham in a warm oven (you’ll want to use this for cooking, not storing).

And finally, don’t forget: always keep your hams refrigerated!

The shelf life of a cooked ham depends on how well you store it and how long it has been opened.

The shelf life of a cooked ham depends on how well you store it and how long it has been opened. The longer it has been opened, the less time it will last. The longer it has been stored, the less time it will last. The shorter its shelf life is, the more likely it is to develop mold in your refrigerator or freezer (and vice versa).

Conclusion

If you follow these tips, your ham will stay fresh for longer and taste better.