Can you eat cooked ham left in oven after cookingit?

* Food Safety: Leaving cooked ham in a warm oven (even if it's turned off) creates a perfect environment for bacteria to grow. This can lead to food poisoning, especially if the ham is left for an extended period.

* Quality: Leaving cooked ham in the oven will dry it out and make it tough.

Instead:

* Remove the ham from the oven immediately after cooking.

* Let it cool slightly on a wire rack before slicing or storing.

* Store leftover ham in the refrigerator within two hours of cooking.

Remember: The USDA recommends that cooked ham be refrigerated at 40°F or below. You should discard any cooked ham left out at room temperature for more than two hours.