Easter ham quandry!

[Captante]

That's a first world problem. On Easter I'm going to a speed dating event so luckily I don't have to worry about transporting giant pieces of meat.

Also lamb is the way to go on Easter by the way folks

I'm thinking that's something you NEVER need to worry about!




*(walked right into that one!)

 

[RLGL]

We have a 3 hour drive Sunday morning. We are bringing the ham, as well as the dessert. I don't really want to put the ham in our host's oven to warm it up for three hours before we eat, nor do I want to slice it ahead of time before we cook it. I thought about cooking it for 2 hours, then trying to finish it once we get there. I figure if I cook it ahead of time and slice it, it will be dried out for the holiday. Ugh.

If this is precooked, it shouldn't take much more than 2 to 2.5 hours to warm it up to 130°. do it when you get there.

 

[snoopy7548]

Why isn't the host preparing the main dish? This is just weird. I can't offer any help.

 

[nOOky]

Why isn't the host preparing the main dish? This is just weird. I can't offer any help.

It is my wife's elderly aunt and other useless family members. I've decided to get up early, drive there, and cook it there on a neighbors gas grill, and drink wine in the interim. As a bonus we get to head home early then. Praise Jesus for the neighbor offering the gas grill.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

That's a first world problem. On Easter I'm going to a speed dating event so luckily I don't have to worry about transporting giant pieces of meat.

Also lamb is the way to go on Easter by the way folks

Bulk Beef thread is right here:

What's a good online source for buying bulk beef?

Just a cut of meat, like 10-20lbs. Looking to spend at most $50 shipped. Live in Illinois, so going to a farm isn't out of the question. I may even go to a farm since I'm going to go to UIUC, and pick it up there, what is a good price to ask a farmer?

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Been a fun 17 years.

 

[nOOky]

Look up 18 quart crock pots. Should be plenty big enough for your ham plus potatoes and any other veggies to cook along side it.

You can start cooking at home, keep warm while driving, and then finish cooking at her place.

The gas grill fell through, so I'm picking up an 18 quart roaster today on my lunch break. I'll cook it for a couple hours, drive, then finish it there. Amazing I have never used one before.

https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/nesco-18-qt-white-roaster-oven/0000000255325?gclid=Cj0KCQjw27mhBhC9ARIsAIFsETFwjH1H-YmAlmml4Mu5jb-XkOvTMTUOFt9uuIHfmHYDiayRjsKbtzIaAqKnEALw_wcB

 

[scorpmatt]

The gas grill fell through, so I'm picking up an 18 quart roaster today on my lunch break. I'll cook it for a couple hours, drive, then finish it there. Amazing I have never used one before.

https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/nesco-18-qt-white-roaster-oven/0000000255325?gclid=Cj0KCQjw27mhBhC9ARIsAIFsETFwjH1H-YmAlmml4Mu5jb-XkOvTMTUOFt9uuIHfmHYDiayRjsKbtzIaAqKnEALw_wcB

Yay!!

 

[Kaido]

We have a 3 hour drive Sunday morning. We are bringing the ham, as well as the dessert. I don't really want to put the ham in our host's oven to warm it up for three hours before we eat, nor do I want to slice it ahead of time before we cook it. I thought about cooking it for 2 hours, then trying to finish it once we get there. I figure if I cook it ahead of time and slice it, it will be dried out for the holiday. Ugh.

Late to the game, but basic food safety is if you have to keep it out for more than 2 hours, keep it at either under 40F (chilled) or over 140F (warm). This also applies to sous-vide'd foods. If the air temperature is above 90F, then food shouldn't be out for more than an hour. Reheat food to 165F internally, or else keep it at 140F or above & hold it there. One way is to plug your crockpot into a 12V inverter & stick it in some towels in the back seat of the car to hold the temperature for the trip!

 

[A///]

You guys finding any decent after Easter sales? My butcher called my mobile this morning telling me he's got some over stock and if I wanted to stop by before he closes to pick what I want before he puts it on display. There stores have a ton of chocolates on sale, cheap and fancy. I bought a few containers of various jelly beans. Those last ages, years really and never go off.

I'm thinking that's something you NEVER need to worry about!




*(walked right into that one!)

Terrible news. His profound and "streamlined ham" is now stuck in a plank of wood.