I've had this ham since December 13th, so I probably messed up some of the initial steps.
I kept the plastic wrapper at the bottom. Is it still good?

by n1cos_

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  2. smokedcatfish on

    Unless it stinks, it’s probably fine. Looks like most of the mold is on the skin which is impenetrable. Scrape off as much as you can and wipe it down with vinegar.

  3. unusually_awkward on

    It’s still mostly fine. White mold turns blue-green when spore forming. Likely caused by excess humidity, especially if it’s forming over the skin. It’s fine to wipe off and cut away affected areas.

  4. Should be fine. Lightly cut off or shave the mold off and use some vinegar to wipe down. These Hams get mold on them. Its all part of the process sometimes.

  5. Effective-Sea4915 on

    Yes. Mold is a necessary component of the aging process in that it inhibits spoilage & is a common sight on aged & cured meats such as yours. Simply trim it away when you cut the meat 👍🏻

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