Putting it in my mouth

[Zozz]

Mushroom coffee with caramel creamer

[Angrboda]

Sliced turkey and cheese sandwich.

[Angrboda]

DiGiorno supreme pizza and Louisiana brand hot sauce.

[arewethereyet]

Going a bit off script here but would like some input from those of you that actually cook on the regular.

I ordered what I thought was a smallish ham. There are only two of us so I didn't need the slab o' meat they sent instead. (Bone in btw)

My plan was to bake it this weekend and make some mac n cheese and green beans to go with it. The next plan was to chop some of it up and throw it in the crockpot with some dried beans and make cornbread to go with it. But I am still going to have a lot of ham left.

Is it okay to freeze some of it after baking and, if so, what would be the best method? I know I could make scalloped potatoes and ham but I think after the next few days we are going to be hammed out for a while...suggestions anyone?

[Angrboda]

I think you'll be surprised at how quickly it gets used up. Bean soup is always a good way to get rid of some of it. I can't really recommend anything as I vacuum seal mine before freezing, but yes, it should freeze fine. The only issue is air in the container that you freeze it in. It will stay fine for a time even with air in the container, but after a while you'll start to get freezer burn. The fact that most ham is cured originally probably helps.

[arewethereyet]

I think you'll be surprised at how quickly it gets used up.  Bean soup is always a good way to get rid of some of it.  I can't really recommend anything as I vacuum seal mine before freezing, but yes, it should freeze fine.  The only issue is air in the container that you freeze it in.  It will stay fine for a time even with air in the container, but after a while you'll start to get freezer burn.  The fact that most ham is cured originally probably helps.

I don't have a vacuum sealer but I assume that a good quality baggie with as much air as possible pushed out would yield good results.  I will give that a try.  Thank you.

[Angrboda]

Cotto salami sandwiches.

[Sheldon]

Lamb Balti, made from a half shoulder of lamb. 

Can't say I enjoyed boning and trimming it, but worth it. Put the bone in to add flavour as well.

[Angrboda]

Leftover salsa cremosa chicken and cilantro lime rice.

[BrianSoddingBoru4]

Raspberry eclair. Making choux pastry is a bitch, but so worth the effort.

Boru