Prep time:
Cooking time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Total time:
Serves: 8
2.5kg gammon joint, rolled and tied
ltr cider
12 black peppercorns
1 onion, halved
2 bay leaves
2 celery sticks, halved (or peelings from the spiralised tart)
2 carrots, halved (or peelings from the spiralised tart)
5g parsley stalk
thyme and rosemary
For the glaze:
150g Wonderchup
50ml sesame oil
2tbsp soy sauce
2tbsp cider vinegar
2cm piece of ginger, peeled and grated to a purée
2 star anise, plus extra to use on the joint
Add some zest to your festive spread with Nicci Gurr’s colourful Christmas Sweet & sour baked ham, inspired by her bountiful smallholding and created using locally sourced and free-range ingredients
‘Dinner Parties Delivered’ is a brand new service from professional, experienced caterers, Home Gurr’own. Enjoy their delicious and fuss-free, local Kentish menus with family and friends. Simply order your freshly cooked menu to heat and serve at home. Interested to learn more? Check out Home Gurr’own’s website homegurrown.co.uk/dinner-party-caterer/ or call Nicci on 07747 816541.
- words: Nicci Gurr from Home Gurr’own
- pictures: David Merewether
- styling: Lucy Fleming
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