Is there any ham/ similar that is not full of ickiness?

[jackrose]

Or, if you can find (or be bothered finding) a butcher who cures their own ham

I notice you are in North West Melbourne? There is a butcher in the West, Andrew's Choice - he is in Yarraville. He does his own ham and other things and it is absolutely beautiful meat.

I am not 100% sure it is free of all the nasties, but you could ring and check.

[amberj]

Thanks all, these are awesome ideas. Would roast beef and silverside freeze ok?

I will definately check out the Yarraville butcher- sounds great!

[Trillian]

You mean freeze once they are cooked? I know you can freeze ham off the bone - we've done it if we have a really big ham, but I don't know how other meats would go freezing once cooked