Leftover ham, how to preserve to avoid waste?

After Tet, there is usually a lot of leftover ham, eating it continuously will make you bored and throw it away, which is a waste. The problem is that if not preserved properly, the ham will lose its smell and taste. Each type of ham has its own characteristics, so different preservation methods need to be applied to keep the flavor and ensure safety when used.

Store ham properly

To keep the deliciousness and safety, the pork roll should be tightly wrapped in a zip bag or plastic wrap. With the pork roll still in its original packaging, you can store it in the refrigerator at 5 - 8 degrees Celsius and use it within 6 days. If the pork roll has been cut, the usage time should only be 1 - 3 days.

If you need to use it for a longer period, the ham can be stored in the freezer for about 10-20 days. When freezing, wrap it tightly to prevent it from drying out or absorbing odors from other foods. For the remaining ham, put it in a zip bag, place it in a sealed box and freeze it, and use it within 6 days.

When defrosting, the safest way is to leave the ham in the refrigerator or at room temperature. If you want to defrost quickly, you can wrap the ham tightly and soak it in cold water for about 1 hour, absolutely do not let the ham soak in water because it will reduce the flavor. In addition, a small tip to keep the ham fresh and delicious is to boil it again before using.

How to preserve veal ham - ham

- For unused veal ham , you should keep the packaging intact. If it is homemade ham, wrap it tightly in banana leaves and then wrap it with a layer of food film, zip bag or nylon bag. Then place it in the refrigerator, the ideal temperature is from 0 - 4 degrees Celsius, and keep it away from fresh foods or foods with strong odors.

- For sliced ​​ham that is not eaten all at once, put it in a sealed box or zip bag, or a tightly tied nylon bag and store in the refrigerator for later use.

How to preserve pig's ear and head sausage

Pork sausage usually has a crunchy texture and a characteristic fatty taste, but if not stored properly, it will quickly lose its flavor. For homemade or pre-made sausages, it is better to wrap them in 2-3 layers of banana leaves, then put them in a zip bag to keep them sticky and prevent them from drying out.

- Whole pork head cheese: Store in the refrigerator, away from fresh foods, can be used within 5 - 7 days.

- Sliced ​​brawn: Store in a sealed box or zip bag in the refrigerator and use within 2-3 days.

- Do not store brawn with strong-smelling foods because the smell can easily absorb and reduce the quality of the dish.

General notes on storage:

- You should buy just enough to use, avoid having too much left over and storing it incorrectly, leading to spoilage, both wasteful and unappetizing.

- Don't be stingy. When the ham shows unusual signs such as strange smell, slime or mold, you should throw it away immediately. Using spoiled ham can have negative effects on your health.

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