What Temp Is Ham Done? 140°F, 145°F or 165°F by Ham Type
Reheat fully cooked ham to 140°F, leftovers to 165°F, and cook fresh ham to 145°F with a 3-minute rest. FSIS oven timetable at 325°F inside.
How to Tell If Ham Is Bad: Smell, Texture, Colour and Package Checks
Leftover holiday ham smelling or feeling off? Check the date, then these five spoilage signs, and learn why pink cured ham is normal.
How to Smoke a Ham (Fully Cooked Spiral or Bone-In Half)
Double-smoke a fully cooked spiral or bone-in ham at 325°F: FSIS reheat temps, minutes per pound, a pantry glaze, and how to keep slices moist.
How Long to Smoke a Turkey: Times by Weight
Plan your smoked turkey: 20–30 minutes per pound at 225–300°F, estimated times for 8 to 14 lb birds, thawing, stuffing and spatchcocking.
How Long Does Ham Last? Fridge and Freezer Times by Ham Type
Leftover holiday ham keeps 3 to 5 days in the fridge. Here are the USDA storage times for every ham type and how to read the label.
Meat Left Out Overnight: Is It Safe to Eat or Cook?
Raw or cooked, meat left out overnight goes in the bin. Here is why cooking it hot does not help, and what to do about frozen meat left out to thaw.
What Temp Is Pork Done? Safe Temperatures by Cut
Pork chops, tenderloin and roasts are safe at 145°F with a 3-minute rest. Ground pork needs 160°F, and colour tells you nothing.
How to Tell if Turkey Is Bad
Raw turkey gets 1 to 2 days in the fridge, cooked leftovers 3 to 4. How to check both, when the thawed-bird clock starts, and why smoked turkey stays pink.
How to Tell If Steak Is Bad: Smell, Slime and the False Alarms
A lingering sour smell or slimy surface means the steak is bad. A purple color in a vacuum pack or an odor that fades on opening does not.
How to Tell if Sausage Is Bad
Raw, fully cooked and dry sausage keep for different times. The four checks that tell you a pack has turned, and the storage chart to go by.