[AMPSyd]

I have got a ham leg for Christmas lunch.

I know that it shouldn't be stored in the plastic and I don't have a ham bag. Anyone have any suggestions please - I'm clueless (just normally buy the prepackaged cut ham).

Thanks.

[bark]

I always keep in the vac seal bag til we need it. That's how it is stored at shop/ butcher !!

[The Jodemeister]

Pretty sure you can just use a pillowcase in the same way you'd use a ham bag.

Make sure you keep the rind for storage as well.

[*yassie*]

After opening you can store it in a damp pillowcase. Same as a ham bag. Keeps the ham from drying out

[amabanana]

If using a ham bag make sure you put it in some water and vingegar first. Rinse out the bag daily and it should last around 2 weeks stored that way. It never lasts that long at our place though!

[CallMeProtart]

WHAT is a HAM bag???

Argh! Now stressing about my ham arriving tomorrow!

[The Jodemeister]

It's just a calico bag that you dampen with water and vinegar to store your ham in after you've baked it. Helps it not dry out and makes it last longer in the fridge - up to 2 weeks I think (ours never lasts that long).

But, as above, you don't need a dedicated ham bag, a pillowcase does the same job.

[Riotproof]

I use a pillow case doused in a bit of water and vinegar. If you aren't going to bake the ham, you can peel the rind back but not completely so you cover it over again before putting in the bag.

[Unatheowl]

WHAT is a HAM bag???

Argh! Now stressing about my ham arriving tomorrow!

Haha, it's just a linen sack with a drawstring. You need to keep it damp. I got one from my butcher years ago when I bought a ham. They can probably get one for you. Other than that, a pillowcase is the same.

[skylark]

I have always just used damp tea towels. Works fine.