Yes, if it thawed in the fridge. The USDA says food thawed in the refrigerator can be safely refrozen, raw or cooked, although it loses some quality. Refrozen ham can turn a little drier, softer and watery. Don’t refreeze ham that was left out for more than 2 hours.
How long ham keeps
| Ham | Fridge | Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Cooked, store-wrapped, whole | 1 week | 1 to 2 months |
| Cooked, slices, half or spiral cut | 3 to 5 days | 1 to 2 months |
| Fully cooked, vacuum-sealed, unopened | 2 weeks or the “use by” date | 1 to 2 months |
| Fresh (uncured), uncooked | 3 to 5 days | 6 months |
Count the time in the fridge both before and after freezing.
How to refreeze it well
- Slice it or cut it into portions so you only thaw what you need next time.
- Wrap it tightly, squeeze out the air, and label it with the date.
- Use it within 1 to 2 months, ideally in soups, casseroles, pasta or omelettes, where texture matters less.
Thawed ham that was cooked from frozen
If you thawed a raw or cured ham, cooked it, and have leftovers, you can freeze those cooked leftovers within 3 to 4 days.
Sources: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, Freezing and Food Safety; FoodSafety.gov, Cold Food Storage Chart (ham).