Question for the turkey-aware! - Happy Holidays

Loretta · 11-18-2007, 08:09 PM

I'm posting in here because I hope I'm not the only clueless one

I got a turkey and a ham today, both fresh not frozen.

Is it safe to refrigerate them until thursday morning, or should I freeze them until the night before and try to thaw with cold water?

TIA!

girl20racer · 11-18-2007, 08:10 PM

I was wondering the same thing

I'm still holding off buying one because I don't want to freeze it.

LaneyBug · 11-18-2007, 08:19 PM

I would actually put them in the freezer until Tuesday morning. I know that isn't too long, but it will take a while to thaw in the fridge, making it less susceptible to bacteria.

MissAmyB · 11-18-2007, 08:19 PM

Check the package for a date, if there isn't one the general rule of thumb is to use it within 1-2 days.

If there's no date, I'd freeze it and defrost it on Wednesday using the soaking in cold water technique.

Loretta · 11-18-2007, 08:20 PM

So it's safe to freeze a non-frozen then thaw again? I would have left it in the fridge without thinking twice, but I don't want to poison all DH's buddies

and you ladies have opened my eyes to the foodborne illnesses!

I assume the ham is safe in the fridge, as it's smoked and cured, right?

Thanks!!!

LaneyBug · 11-18-2007, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by Loretta

So it's safe to freeze a non-frozen then thaw again? I would have left it in the fridge without thinking twice, but I don't want to poison all DH's buddies

and you ladies have opened my eyes to the foodborne illnesses!

I assume the ham is safe in the fridge, as it's smoked and cured, right?

Thanks!!!

Yes, to both, it is safe to freeze the turkey, and the ham would be safe in the fridge for about a week, maybe even longer.

Loretta · 11-18-2007, 08:24 PM

You're my

, Laney!!

StarCloud · 11-18-2007, 08:25 PM

You can put both in the refrigerator, it's totally safe.
I do the same thing every year for the past 6 years.

LaneyBug · 11-18-2007, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by Loretta

You're my

, Laney!!

That's so sweet! Glad I could help!!

MissAmyB · 11-18-2007, 08:28 PM

I did it last year, bought my fresh turkey too early and had to freeze it oops!

As far as the ham goes, as long as it's been cooked already, I think those things last forever! Well, not literally, but a cured ham will be good in the fridge for a couple of weeks.

Just check the label on the ham to make sure it says "ready to eat".

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Loretta MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,217 Classifieds: (2) Activity: 16% Longevity: 41%	Question for the turkey-aware! I'm posting in here because I hope I'm not the only clueless one I got a turkey and a ham today, both fresh not frozen. Is it safe to refrigerate them until thursday morning, or should I freeze them until the night before and try to thaw with cold water? TIA!

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girl20racer MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Yongsan Army Garrison-Seoul, South Korea Posts: 10,018 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 43%	I was wondering the same thing I'm still holding off buying one because I don't want to freeze it. __________________ Freedom & Tina Our Blog: http://thebaptistas.blogspot.com/ "To disagree with me is your human right. To argue with me just because you think you are right and want to see me wrong makes you legally retarded."

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LaneyBug Community Leader Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 9,243 Blog Entries: 3 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 65%	I would actually put them in the freezer until Tuesday morning. I know that isn't too long, but it will take a while to thaw in the fridge, making it less susceptible to bacteria. __________________

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MissAmyB aka yankeelady78 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,649 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 1% Longevity: 44%	Check the package for a date, if there isn't one the general rule of thumb is to use it within 1-2 days. If there's no date, I'd freeze it and defrost it on Wednesday using the soaking in cold water technique. __________________ Amy

11-18-2007, 08:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
MissAmyB aka yankeelady78 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,649 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 1% Longevity: 44%	I did it last year, bought my fresh turkey too early and had to freeze it oops! As far as the ham goes, as long as it's been cooked already, I think those things last forever! Well, not literally, but a cured ham will be good in the fridge for a couple of weeks. Just check the label on the ham to make sure it says "ready to eat". __________________ Amy

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11-18-2007, 08:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Loretta MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,217 Classifieds: (2) Activity: 16% Longevity: 41%	So it's safe to freeze a non-frozen then thaw again? I would have left it in the fridge without thinking twice, but I don't want to poison all DH's buddies and you ladies have opened my eyes to the foodborne illnesses! I assume the ham is safe in the fridge, as it's smoked and cured, right? Thanks!!!

11-18-2007, 08:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
Loretta MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,217 Classifieds: (2) Activity: 16% Longevity: 41%	You're my , Laney!!

11-18-2007, 08:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
StarCloud When I Climax, I Scream Hooah! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 489 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 34%	You can put both in the refrigerator, it's totally safe. I do the same thing every year for the past 6 years.