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roast gammon recipe

Roast Gammon Recipe

Freya
Perfect gammon cookery is an embodiment of time-honoured techniques fused with creative flair.
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 quality gammon joint unsmoked or smoked, based on preference
  • 2 litres of water
  • 1 onion peeled and halved
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 10 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 tablespoons of honey
  • 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
  • 4 tablespoons of thin-cut marmalade
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cloves
  • Optional: Juice of one orange 1 teaspoon of allspice, 1 sprig of fresh rosemary

Instructions
 

  • Add 2 liters of water to cover the gammon.
  • Add the halved onion, bay leaves, whole cloves, and cinnamon stick to the pot.
  • Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
  • Cook for about 1 to 1.5 hours until the gammon is tender.
  • In a small bowl, combine the honey, Dijon mustard, thin-cut marmalade, ground cloves, and any optional ingredients like orange juice, allspice, and fresh rosemary.
  • Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Remove the cooked gammon from the pot and place it on the prepared baking tray.
  • Score the gammon in a diamond pattern.
  • Generously brush the gammon with the glaze mixture.
  • Place the gammon in the preheated oven.
  • Roast for 20-30 minutes, or until the glaze is golden brown and sticky.
  • Baste the gammon with the glaze every 10 minutes.
  • Once the gammon is cooked through and glazed, remove it from the oven.
  • Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  • Serve the roast gammon slices with your favorite sides.
  • Optionally, use any remaining glaze as a dipping sauce.
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