Smoked Gammon Joint Island Foods from www.islandfoodsiow.co.uk
Introduction
Gammon is a traditional British meat that is often enjoyed at Christmas or Easter. It is a cured and smoked ham joint that is delicious when cooked properly. In this recipe, we will show you how to cook a smoked gammon joint that is succulent, tender, and full of flavor.
Remove the gammon joint from its packaging and rinse it under cold water. Pat it dry with a paper towel and place it in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add enough water to the pot to cover the gammon joint.
Step 2: Add Vegetables and Spices
Add the onions, carrots, celery, bay leaf, and peppercorns to the pot with the gammon joint. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid. Let the gammon joint simmer for 2-3 hours, or until it is cooked through.
Step 3: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/400°F/gas mark 6.
Step 4: Prepare the Glaze
While the gammon joint is simmering, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, mix together the honey, mustard, demerara sugar, and cider vinegar.
Step 5: Glaze the Gammon Joint
When the gammon joint is cooked, remove it from the pot and place it in a roasting tin. Using a sharp knife, score the top of the gammon joint in a criss-cross pattern. Brush the glaze all over the gammon joint, making sure to get it into the scored cuts.
Step 6: Roast the Gammon Joint
Place the gammon joint in the preheated oven and roast it for 20-30 minutes, or until the glaze is caramelized and sticky.
Step 7: Rest and Serve
Remove the gammon joint from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or your favorite sides.
Nutrition
This recipe serves 6-8 people and provides approximately 300-400 calories per serving. The gammon joint is a good source of protein and provides essential vitamins and minerals such as iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. However, it is also high in sodium due to the curing and smoking process, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
