Glazed gammon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Add a sticky honey and mustard glaze to gammon for a delicious sweetness that contrasts with the saltiness of the meat. It’s great for a celebration supper

Prep:15 mins
Cook:2 hrs 5 mins
plus cooling

Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 402
fat 22g
saturates 7g
carbs 9g
sugars 9g
fibre 0g
protein 42g
salt 5.56g

Ingredients

2½ kg boneless unsmoked gammon joint, tied
1 sprig thyme, 2 bay leaves and 1 rosemary sprig tied together
1 onion, halved
2 carrots, roughly chopped
1 celery stick, roughly chopped
1 tbsp black peppercorns
1 tsp cloves
1½ tbsp English mustard
70g clear honey
2 tbsp soft dark brown sugar

Method

Put the gammon in a large, deep saucepan. Add the tied herbs, onion, carrots, celery, peppercorns and cloves. Pour over enough cold water to cover the meat, then bring to the boil, cover with a lid, and lower to a gentle simmer for 1 hr 15 mins. Turn off the heat and leave the ham to sit in the liquid for 30 mins.
Remove from the liquid (this makes a delicious soup stock) and leave to cool until cold enough to handle. Peel off the thick layer of skin on the gammon to reveal a layer of fat. Discard the skin and score the fat in a criss-cross pattern with a sharp knife.
Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the ham in a roasting tray lined with foil. Mix together the mustard, honey and sugar in a bowl, then generously brush half over the ham. Roast for 15 mins, then brush with the remaining glaze. Return to the oven for a further 20-30 mins or until sticky and brown. Leave to cool for 15 mins before carving into thick slices.