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After thawing in the refrigerator, ground meat should be used as soon as possible. Once meat has been frozen and thawed, it will deteriorate more rapidly than if it had never been frozen. Whole meat cuts (chops, roasts) will remain useable for another 3-5 days in the refrigerator before cooking.
A fresh ham--meaning one that has not been cured, smoked or pre-cooked--should be consumed within 3-5 days or frozen. It should be defrosted, cooked, and consumed within 6 months. A cured ham should be consumed within 7 days or frozen. A frozen cured ham should be defrosted and consumed within 3-4 months.