How long would you still eat ham after opening packet ...?

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Hi

10 slices in the Waitrose packet (not 'nice' ham, just regular ham lol!)

Packet says 'Use by 10 April 2011'. Also says 'use within 2 days of opening'.

My mum would keep it until finished but definately more than 2 days (and often longer than 10 April ...) and it's not done her any harm that I know of.

I always lose my nerve and throw it but it's such a waste.

How long would you keep on using it?

what packet says then 2 days over or until it smells.

a week or so.

i mean 10 april not 2 days! that's mad

it's cured so I wouldn't worry to much - loads of salt in ham

I'd use it til it was finished or until it smelt off tbh. I generally ignore use by dates or "use within" too much food gets wasted because of it!

I'd keep it until it smells off (but hide the packaging from my DH who is a real 'use by date' fanatic . ) I seriously considered whether or not I should throw out an (unopened) carton of Covent Garden soup today - a week past its use by date ........... in the end I did chuck it, but wish I hadn't !

Thanks all.

I thought I was being stupid - I mean who really uses that much ham in 2 days (unless you are catering for loads!)

Everything seems to say "use within 2 days of opening", elf & safety gone mad........

If you want to use it up, carbonara is my favourite recipe and you can use ham, bacon, lardons, gammon, whatever. Let me know if you want the recipe

second what seabright said, but also I chuck it on top of home-made pizza - it turns bacon-y in the oven. the kids love it.

Thanks all. Fab ideas. Seabright, thanks - I make carbonara already but never thought of using ham (I use bacon lardons or pancetta cubes!)

Thank you, must try carbonara, not had it for years, :-)

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