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BACK DeliMama : Should my ham or smoked turkey go in the refrigerator as soon as I receive it?

Please read the label... does it say 'uncooked' or 'fully cooked'?

Uncooked Smithfield or Country Hams

  • Store in the original sack, shank side up, in a cool dry room for up to 60 days or frozen for up to 6 months.
  • Please dear... don't put the ham in a cabinet or under the bed until Next Christmas! 

Smithfield and Country ?Fully Cooked Hams? should be stored in the refrigerator. 

  • Ready to enjoy and do not require any further cooking!
  • After opening your cooked Smithfield or Country Ham for serving - return to the refrigerator wrapped tightly, for up to 15 days.  You may want to wrap portions tightly and put into zip type bags...
  • Served your ham is at room temperature and sliced very very thin.
  • If you do not plan to use your fully cooked Smithfield or Country Ham right away:  keep in refrigerator or freezer in the original unopened tightly sealed wrapper and enjoy within 60 - 90 days.

Virginia Honey Cured Hams

  • Allow 24 to 48 hours to thaw in refrigerator before serving.
  • Follow directions on back of label for heating and glazing.
  • Enjoy within 7 to 10 days.

Smoked Turkeys and Turkey Breasts

  • Must be kept in the refrigerator or frozen.
  • Allow 24 to 48 hours to thaw in refrigerator before serving.
  • Our smoked turkeys and turkey breasts are fully cooked, please be careful reheating and wrap tightly to keep moisture and juices in!  Delicious warm or cold...
  • Enjoy within 7 to 10 days.
ALL COOKED MEATS SHOULD BE REFRIGERATED!
Salt cured hams can be shipped by UPS because of the salt...   

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