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Thawing: the refrigerator is the slowest but safest method and will result in the least amount of moisture loss in comparison to the other methods. The temperature of the refrigerator should be maintained at 35 to 40 degrees. Leave the meat wrapped and placed on a platter or a tray to catch the drippings as it thaws or unwrap and loosely cover with plastic or foil. Approximate Refrigerator Thawing Time 4 to 5 hours per pound After thawing in the refrigerator ham can be refrigerated safely for 7 - 10 days. Do not refreeze meat that has been thawed using a cold water or microwave methods.

Food Blessing - Swieconka Swieconka is one of the most enduring and beloved Polish traditions. On Saturday people take to churches decorated baskets containing a sampling of traditional food to be blessed: hard-boiled shelled eggs, ham, sausage, salt, horseradish, fruits, bread and cake. Prominently displayed among these is the Easter lamb, usually molded from butter and colorful pisanki. Common foods brought for blessing include: ham, eggs, bread, butter lamb, salt, horseradish, ham, and sausage. The food blessed in the church remains untouched until Sunday morning.