STICKY COLA CHRISTMAS HAM

SERVES 10; PREP TIME: 15 MINS; COOKING TIME: 3 HOURS

Method

STEP 1

Place the gammon in a large flameproof, ovenproof pot that has a lid and add the cola. Add the carrots, leek/onion, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, soy sauce and as much stock as required to almost completely cover the gammon joint – this will vary depending on how wide your pot is.  

STEP 2

Pop the lid on, place over a medium heat and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat down to low and simmer for a further 2 hours.  

STEP 3

Preheat the oven to 160°C fan / 180°C. 

STEP 4

Mix all the ingredients for the glaze in a large jug.  

STEP 5

Drain the ham and discard the liquid and boiled vegetables and place the gammon in a foil-lined roasting tray. Use a sharp knife to carefully slice off and discard the top layer of skin and a little of the fat, leaving only a thin layer of fat. Score the fat with a sharp knife, creating a criss-cross pattern. 

STEP 6

Spoon or brush a third of the glaze onto the ham, ensuring generous, even coverage. Place in the oven for 20 minutes, then remove and spoon/ brush on another third of the glaze, before returning to the oven for another 20 minutes. Remove and spoon/brush on the remaining glaze and return to the oven for a final 15 minutes. 

STEP 7

Allow to rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

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