Baked Gammon Recipe Great British Chefs from www.greatbritishchefs.com
Introduction
Gammon is a delicious meat that comes from the hind legs of a pig. It's a popular meat in the UK, and it's often enjoyed during the festive season. Baked gammon is a classic dish that's easy to make and perfect for any occasion. In this article, we'll be sharing our recipe for baked gammon, along with some tips and tricks to make it even more delicious.
Ingredients
To make baked gammon, you'll need the following ingredients:
1 gammon joint (around 2kg)
1 onion, peeled and halved
2 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
2 celery sticks, roughly chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp black peppercorns
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp dijon mustard
Instructions
Here's how to make baked gammon:
Preheat your oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4.
Place the gammon joint in a large pot or pan, and cover with cold water. Add the onion, carrots, celery, bay leaves, and black peppercorns.
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the gammon for around 20 minutes per 500g, or until it's cooked through.
Once the gammon is cooked, remove it from the water and place it in a roasting tin or baking dish.
Mix together the honey and dijon mustard, and spread over the gammon joint.
Bake the gammon in the oven for around 30 minutes, or until it's golden and caramelized.
Remove the gammon from the oven and allow it to rest for around 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Here's the nutritional information for baked gammon per serving (based on 6 servings):
Calories: 420
Protein: 45g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 135mg
Sodium: 2100mg
Potassium: 790mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 4g
Vitamin A: 50% DV
Vitamin C: 4% DV
Calcium: 2% DV
Iron: 10% DV
Tips and Tricks
Here are some tips and tricks to make your baked gammon even more delicious:
If you want to make your gammon even more flavorful, you can add some herbs to the water when you're boiling it. Thyme, rosemary, and sage all work well.
You can also add some chopped garlic to the honey and dijon mustard mixture for extra flavor.
If you want your gammon to be extra crispy on the outside, you can increase the oven temperature to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6 for the last 10 minutes of cooking.
If you have any leftovers, you can use them to make delicious sandwiches. Simply slice the gammon and serve it on bread with some mustard or pickle.
Gammon can be quite salty, so it's a good idea to soak it in water before cooking to remove some of the salt.
Conclusion
Baked gammon is a classic dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and versatile. Whether you're serving it for Christmas dinner or as part of a summer BBQ, it's sure to be a hit. So why not give our recipe a try and see for yourself how delicious baked gammon can be?
