Description
Succulent gammon glazed with zesty orange juice creates a mouthwatering centerpiece for festive gatherings. Rich, tangy flavors blend perfectly, promising a memorable dining experience you’ll savor with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 kg (2.2 pounds) unsmoked gammon
Liquid Ingredients:
- 750 milliliters (25.4 fluid ounces) orange juice
Aromatic and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 onion
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons marmalade
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Transfer gammon joint into a slow cooker, ensuring it’s fully submerged in fresh orange juice.
- Add whole peeled onion and aromatic bay leaves to enhance flavor profile during cooking process.
- Set slow cooker to low temperature and allow gammon to gently simmer for 6-7 hours, developing rich, tender meat texture.
- Prepare glaze by combining selected ingredients in a small saucepan, whisking until smooth and consistent.
- Remove gammon from slow cooker and pat dry with kitchen paper towels.
- Carefully create diamond-shaped scoring patterns across fat layer using sharp knife, allowing glaze to penetrate and caramelize.
- Generously brush prepared glaze over entire surface of gammon, coating evenly for maximum flavor absorption.
- Transfer glazed gammon to preheated oven at 180°C, roasting for approximately 30 minutes until surface turns golden brown and develops sticky, glossy appearance.
- Monitor closely during final roasting stage to prevent burning while achieving perfect caramelization.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute throughout meat.
Notes
- Liquid Swap: For a zestier flavor, mix orange juice with some pineapple juice or apple cider for added depth and sweetness.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Ensure all glaze ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially if using pre-made condiments like mustard or soy sauce.
- Low-Sodium Option: Choose low-sodium orange juice and reduce any added salt in the glaze to make this dish heart-friendly.
- Leftover Magic: Slice cold gammon thinly for sandwiches or dice for salads, maximizing the delicious meat’s versatility.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 78 hrs 30 mins
- Category: Juices
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg