So I smoke cooked a pork loin and froze a third of it in a vacuum sealed bag. Once i let it thaw in the refrigerator i planed to heat it in boiling water to 140 degrees. Instead of reheating it however, is it safe to slice it and eat it cold or slightly warmed, such as a ham? i understand a ham is also cured, but can my smoked loin be considered "fully cooked" and / or "read to eat"
Well the ham is cured but if the machines that sliced the ham are contaminated with Listeria then you have a big big problem. It's called post-lethality contact.
I've eaten leftover pizza that stayed on top of my stove overnight.
You should be good given the slicing mechanism is clean.
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