Any magic formulas for roasting a gammon joint?

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Can I roast gammon without boiling it first?

Roast gammonYou 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\xb0C, 160\xb0C Fan, Gas Mark 4.

What is the best way to cook a gammon joint?

To start, weigh your meat to calculate cooking times. You'll need to cook for 20 mins per 450g, plus 20 mins. Put the meat in a large pan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil, adding any flavourings you may wish (cinnamon, bay, peppercorns, coriander seeds and onion work well).

How do you roast a dry gammon joint?

Preheat oven. Wrap the joint loosely in foil, place in a shallow roasting tin. Cook for 35 minutes per 500g plus 35 minutes. Then, 20 minutes before the end of the cooking time carefully remove the joint from the oven, open the foil and pour away any surplus cooking juices from the base of the foil.

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.

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Cooking a Gammon Joint

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