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Graham M
31-12-2004, 14:05
The thread title says it all really, we boiled a gammon join on Xmas eve, would it still be safe to eat now or should it be binned, there's quite a lot left, just dont want to get ill but dont really want to waste it either, the meat looks and tastes ok but...?

Bifta
31-12-2004, 14:09
I wouldn't eat it after 3 day's, we chucked the remains of ours out on Boxing night.

orangebird
31-12-2004, 14:09
The thread title says it all really, we boiled a gammon join on Xmas eve, would it still be safe to eat now or should it be binned, there's quite a lot left, just dont want to get ill but dont really want to waste it either, the meat looks and tastes ok but...?

You should be able to get another day or two out of it.

Graham M
31-12-2004, 14:11
Ive been told about 10 days by someone else from the date it was cooked, how can I tell if its bad?

orangebird
31-12-2004, 14:13
Ive been told about 10 days by someone else from the date it was cooked, how can I tell if its bad?

It'll start looking a bit grey-green, and smell horrible :shrug:

Paul
31-12-2004, 14:14
Well if you don't appear on the forum for the next few days, we will know why ;)

Graham M
31-12-2004, 14:15
LoL OK time to take the plunge, ill cut a few slices off and see what its like, greenies for all if i survive :D

paulyoung666
31-12-2004, 14:17
if you are not sure then bin it , safer than dieing for it :disturbd: , in future , freeze what you can into individual portions and you will be able to use it as you want to , within reason of course ;)

Bifta
31-12-2004, 14:18
If it's cured (or heavily salted) it should last around 10 day's refrigerated, if not, I'd personally bin it.

Theodoric
31-12-2004, 14:29
Convert it into pea and ham soup which, at a guess, should be freezable.

Matthew
31-12-2004, 15:05
I wouldn't touch it at all, straight to the bin. Our turkey this year didnt last long, we had to chuck it because it went all funny.

Shaun
31-12-2004, 15:15
Where's our resident food tec when he's needed? Homealone come on down! :p:

Ramrod
31-12-2004, 15:25
As long as it smells all right, I'd eat it :)

Stu038
31-12-2004, 15:47
Mmmmm Gammon........... must be a big joint to still be around, I havn't a clue how long one will keep in the fridge cos they don't last longer than a day or two at our place, I'd rather sit and pick at a gammon joint while watching TV than pig out on sweeties.

Maggy
31-12-2004, 18:26
I would dispose of it myself.Mind it would have been made into soup or frozen by now in THIS household.

Guess what we are having for our New Year meal? ;)

Yes gammon,new potatoes,peas and homemade parsley sauce.Why? because it is my husband's absolute favourite meal.Followed by another top favourite, apple pie and custard.

He will be as putty in my hands. :D

greencreeper
31-12-2004, 21:20
If it smells or looks off, then it's really off - i.e. something can look and taste fine but still be harbouring nasties. Next time, cook the joint, let it cool, slice it, put it in freezer bags (several slices per bag) and freeze it. When you want it, bring out a bag and let it defrost.

daxx
31-12-2004, 23:43
He will be as putty in my hands. :D Taking up glazing are Incognitas? :rolleyes:

homealone
01-01-2005, 00:26
Where's our resident food tec when he's needed? Homealone come on down! :p:

thanks for the cred, dellwear ;)

- bin it - well, that is the safe reply ;)

after that it is up to you - salted stuff like bacon & gammon should last longer, but only if you store it cool & dark, I'm tucking in to slices of gammon, right now :)

Shaun
01-01-2005, 00:48
Taking up glazing are Incognitas? :rolleyes:

That really was terrible Daxx :D

Graham M
01-01-2005, 00:53
Well I had a phat Gammon sandwich for Lunch as it looked and smelt fine and I feel fine now, fingers crossed.