How To Tell If Deli Ham Is Bad?
One of the best ways to tell if your deli ham is terrible is to check the smell. It should be ammonia- or sulfur-free. The deli ham is probably spoiled if you can smell rotten meat or something fishy. You can still get good deli ribs by buying a rotted one and re-slicing it. But if the deli hog has a funny smell, you should throw it away.
To tell if deli ham is terrible, you need to look at its texture. The color and texture of the deli ham should be a reddish-brown color.
