how to prevent breakfast Ham going slimy?

[JLM]

I've never been able to figure out why breakfast ham turns slimy after being in the fridge for awhile, but long before its expiry date and while it is still perfectly good to eat. I find the phenomenum a little unsavory. What is the solution to this?

 

[petros]

Do you keep it in a container or bag? Ham likes to have a little air.

 

[JLM]

Do you keep it in a container or bag? Ham likes to have a little air.

Yep, in a ziploc bag. I'll rectify that right now.

 

[petros]

Yep, in a ziploc bag. I'll rectify that right now.

Try the veggie baggies.

 

[JLM]

Try the veggie baggies.

I will.

 

[petros]

The other option is salting it but that's not so good.

 

[darkbeaver]

The other option is salting it but that's not so good.

Clean the reefer, slime will hide in the dark corners. Use a UV light bulb to eliminate the biotics. Breakfast ham should be ate in the same year of manufacture. Buy low slime ham products.

 

[petros]

A 400nanometer light in the fridge is a damn good idea Thanks beav.

 

[DurkaDurka]

pickle it in rum, I likes nothing better then a rum-ham

 

[Nuggler]

pickle it in rum, I likes nothing better then a rum-ham

irate:Arrrr Billy. I wuz just gonna say that. If yez run outa rum, whiskey'll do.

 

[petros]

Unpasteurized honey is anti-bacterial and is used as a preservative too.

 

[talloola]

eat porridge for breakfast, much healthier and cheaper. lol

 

[DurkaDurka]

eat porridge for breakfast, much healthier and cheaper. lol

Hippie

 

[JLM]

eat porridge for breakfast, much healthier and cheaper. lol

I enjoy ham and eggs every third morning, otherwise it's bran and toast. :smile:

 

[bluebyrd35]

Rinse it under cold water and dry it well with paper towels after every use. Works.

 

[talloola]

I enjoy ham and eggs every third morning, otherwise it's bran and toast. :smile:

I can't eat very much bran, or I wouldn't be able to leave the house. lol

yeah, us too, porridge every other day, in between, I have a great pancake recipe I use, and I put all of
the same toppings on the pancakes that I put on the porridge.

bananas, ground sesame seeds/flax, yogurt, a bit of granola, mixed fresh fruit, works for porridge and
pancakes, very healthy and yummy.

and orange juice, to wash down all the vitamins.

we then go till about 2 or 3 oclock till the next meal, and that is it, till a 'small' snack about 8/9.

i'm not much for ham, except in a snadwitch once in a while.

stopped eating bacon, eggs, potatoes, toast, coffee a long time ago, and never looked back, and realized
how that breakfast did nothing for energy, or feeling real good for the day, all of that grease just
laid in the tummy and did nothing good at all, I should have wised up to that breakfast years ago.

if we have eggs now, with anything else, it is for dinner, and I only have one coffee a day, and that is
with afternoon meal.

nothing I have said helps you at all concerning slimy ham. Maybe take it out of the package, and
store it differently, also maybe rinse it under tap to get all the coating off before you store it.

 

[TenPenny]

Rinse it under cold water and dry it well with paper towels after every use. Works.

Are you suggesting rinsing out the ham after each use? How many times do you use ham? Me, I only tend to eat it once...

 

[JLM]

I can't eat very much bran, or I wouldn't be able to leave the house. lol

yeah, us too, porridge every other day, in between, I have a great pancake recipe I use, and I put all of
the same toppings on the pancakes that I put on the porridge.

bananas, ground sesame seeds/flax, yogurt, a bit of granola, mixed fresh fruit, works for porridge and
pancakes, very healthy and yummy.

and orange juice, to wash down all the vitamins.

we then go till about 2 or 3 oclock till the next meal, and that is it, till a 'small' snack about 8/9.

i'm not much for ham, except in a snadwitch once in a while.

stopped eating bacon, eggs, potatoes, toast, coffee a long time ago, and never looked back, and realized
how that breakfast did nothing for energy, or feeling real good for the day, all of that grease just
laid in the tummy and did nothing good at all, I should have wised up to that breakfast years ago.

if we have eggs now, with anything else, it is for dinner, and I only have one coffee a day, and that is
with afternoon meal.

nothing I have said helps you at all concerning slimy ham. Maybe take it out of the package, and
store it differently, also maybe rinse it under tap to get all the coating off before you store it.

I couldn't live without coffee, wholewheat toast and eggs once in awhile. I love bacon, but eat very of it, too much salt. You can avoid the grease by frying in olive oil and it's good for you too. Pancakes are empty calories...........you're hungry again in an hour.

 

[lone wolf]

I've never been able to figure out why breakfast ham turns slimy after being in the fridge for awhile, but long before its expiry date and while it is still perfectly good to eat. I find the phenomenum a little unsavory. What is the solution to this?

I'm assuming the fridge is plugged in? ;-)

 

[bluebyrd35]

Are you suggesting rinsing out the ham after each use? How many times do you use ham? Me, I only tend to eat it once...

I usually cook a picnic ham when it comes on sale. So no, not after every use as I generally use it in casseroles and sandwiches etc. I can't see you having a problem with slimy ham if you use it only once. It should remain fresh for several days after purchasing surely.

Cooking a picnic ham makes for less salty ham, particularly if you change the water once or twice during cooking.