Smoked Gammon Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1.5 kg of smoked gammon joint
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of black treacle
- 2 tablespoons of cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of English mustard powder
- 1 tablespoon of soft brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- Water, enough to cover the gammon joint
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/gas mark 4.
- In a large pan, add the smoked gammon joint, chopped onion, bay leaves and minced garlic.
- Cover the gammon joint with water and bring to the boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- Take the gammon joint out of the pan and remove the skin leaving a layer of fat.
- Score the fat in a diamond pattern with a sharp knife.
- In a bowl, mix together the black treacle, cider vinegar, English mustard powder, soft brown sugar, honey, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, orange zest and juice.
- Brush the mixture over the gammon joint and place it in a roasting tin.
- Cover the roasting tin with foil and roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and roast for another 30 minutes or until the gammon is golden and sticky.
- Remove the gammon from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Nutrition:
Here is the nutritional information for the smoked gammon recipe:
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 15g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 12g
- Protein: 25g
This smoked gammon recipe is perfect for any occasion, and will leave everyone wanting more. The combination of the sweet and spicy glaze with the smoky gammon creates a delicious flavor that everyone will love. Plus, it's easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great choice for entertaining. Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
If you're looking for a new recipe to add to your collection, give this smoked gammon recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
Enjoy!