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Roast in oven or boil?

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Hi,

I have a large gammon joint which I need to cook this afternoon and don't know whether it's best to roast or boil it? I have only ever cooked it in the slow cooker but forgot all about it this morning :o so have left it too late. I don't eat gammon myself so looking for recommendations for what tastes best and is easiest and won't use as much energy! Thanks :)

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  • I have done exactly the same thing, I just put mine on to boil.

    What I some times do is boil it then cut out the rind cover it in maple syrup then roast it
    Nothing to see here, move along.
  • rachbc
    rachbc Posts: 4,461 Forumite
    boil then roast - thats just reminded me to get my whoopsied one on this afternoon
    People seem not to see that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character.
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  • Thanks for your replies. I've put mine on to boil as the instructions said it would be quicker, so that was the decider :) How long do you roast it for after it has been boiled? I don't have any maple syrup, any other suggestions?
  • Spread with mustard and then sprinkle with brown sugar after putting rough diamond shapes over the fat, is lovely or spread with a little honey. Both these taste lovely.
  • once you have boiled it you don't need to roast it for long just need to crisp it up really
    Nothing to see here, move along.
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