Traditional Honey-Glazed Gammon

A festive unsmoked gammon joint boiled with aromatics, then scored and roasted with a sweet honey and mustard glaze.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 532.1 kcals 5320.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 10.2 grams 102.4 grams
Fat 38.5 grams 384.5 grams
Protein 36.8 grams 368.2 grams
Cook Time
105 mins
Produces
10 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Meat
2
kg
Gammon Joint
unsmoked, boneless, tied
NutsSeeds
4
piece
1
handful
Cloves
small handful
Other
4
tbsp
Honey
runny
Vegetables
2
piece
Onion
halved
2
piece
Carrot
unpeeled, cut into 5cm pieces
2
stalk
Celery
cut into 5cm pieces

Steps

  • Place the gammon in a lidded pan, cover with water, bring to boil, and drain.
  • Add fresh water, onions, carrots, celery, bay leaves, and peppercorns, then boil again.
  • Simmer covered for 20 minutes per 500g.
  • Remove the gammon from the liquid and let it cool for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a roasting tin with foil.
  • Remove the rind, score the fat in diamonds, and stud each center with a clove.
  • Place gammon in the tin and brush with half of the honey-mustard mixture.
  • Roast for 10 minutes, apply the remaining glaze, and roast for 10-15 more minutes.
  • Rest the meat for 15 minutes before carving.
  • Warm the collected roasting juices in a pan and spoon over the sliced meat.