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The gammon can be cooked the day before. Leave submerged in the cooking liquid in a non-metallic container in the fridge until ready to slice to avoid the meat drying out. Fresh July Recipes

One Gammon Three Meals
It’s worth your while to cook a large gammon that can be served on creamy mash for a delicious dinner. Leftovers are perfect for lunchtime bagels and to enrich chunky warming soups for a quick meal solution.
Level
Medium
Prep time
35 minutes
Cooking time
3 hours
The gammon can be cooked the day before. Leave submerged in the cooking liquid in a non-metallic container in the fridge until ready to slice to avoid the meat drying out. Fresh July Recipes
Step 1
Place the gammon in a large pot with the vegetables, herbs, orange juice and ginger beer.
Step 2
Top up with water until submerged and bring to the boil.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook according to the packaging’s instructions.
Step 4
Remove the gammon from the liquid and place on a baking tray.
Step 5
Cut off the string and peel off the top layer of skin.
Step 6
Score the fat with a sharp knife.
Step 7
Brush the glaze over and place under the grill basting frequently with the rest of the glaze until the fat is crispy and sticky.
Step 8
To make the mash, cook the potatoes in salted, boiling water for 30 minutes.
Step 9
Drain and mash with the 80g of butter, milk and season to taste.
Step 10
Stir-fry the cabbage and spinach in the remaining butter and stir through the mash.
Step 11
To make the creamy mustard sauce, heat the mustard, orange juice and cream together until it starts to thicken. Season to taste and serve with the sliced gammon and mash.
Step 12
Slice and toast the bagels on one side.
Step 13
To make the slaw, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, honey and orange together and stir through the coleslaw mix.
Step 14
Spread the bagels with butter and extra mayonnaise and top with coleslaw and sliced gammon.
Step 15
Add the gammon to the soup mix and cook according to the packaging instruction, using water or chicken stock.
Step 16
Garnish with parsley and serve.