How do you cook Mary Berry Gammon?
Place the gammon in a large pan just big enough to hold it, and cover with the apple juice. Bring to the boil over a high heat. Turn the heat down to simmer, cover and cook very gently for about 4 hours (55 minutes per kg, 25 minutes per lb) until tender.
Is it better to roast or boil a gammon joint?
Do you need to boil a gammon before roasting? Not necessarily. However, boiling it first is much quicker and ensures the meat stays moist. But if you prefer not to boil your gammon or you don’t have a big enough pan, you can just use the oven.
How long does it take to roast gammon?
Roast gammon You can also roast your gammon joint in the oven. Similarly to calculating the cooking time for boiling, firstly you need to weigh your raw gammon joint, but this time, allow 30 minutes per 450g, plus an additional 30 minutes, and cook it at 180°C, 160°C Fan, Gas Mark 4.
What goes with roast gammon?
Gammon is a great roast and goes well with a large variety of vegetables Choose two or three alongside potatoes. I would always serve it with roast potatoes, but you could use other potatoes such as baked or mashed if you like. Try to use vegetables in season and include something green or the dinner will look bland.
Do you cover gammon when roasting?
Place the gammon joint in a large roasting tin, cover with foil and cook for the time you previously worked out, and about 20-30 minutes from the end, take the foil off. If you want to add a glaze, you can do this at about 20 minutes or so before the end to avoid it catching and burning.
Do I need to soak a gammon joint before roasting?
Should I soak my ham before cooking it? Some gammon and bacon are pork cuts that have been salt-cured. If this is the case it is necessary to soak the meat for a few hours before cooking to remove excess salt. However, most supermarket gammon and bacon are mildly cured so it doesn’t require soaking.