How long and at what temperature should a gammon joint be roasted for?
apple baked and glazed gammon Takes 3-4 hours 2-3kg middle gammon 54 cloves Few fresh thyme sprigs 2 bay leaves, plus extra to garnish 2 litres apple juice 4 tbsp apricot jam 4 tbsp demerara sugar Fresh cranberries, to garnish 1. Soak the gammon overnight if salty (see tip). Weigh and calculate the cooking time based on 20 minutes per 500g. Put the ham on a trivet or upside down saucer in a large pan. Add 6 cloves, the thyme sprigs and 2 bay leaves. Pour in the apple juice to just cover. Bring to the boil, then simmer for the calculated cooking time. Skim off any scum occasionally 2. Once cooked leave to cool in the cooking liquid until cool enough to handle. Remove from the saucepan and put onto a board. Discard the cooking liquid. With the help of a small knife, cut away the skin, taking care not to remove too much of the fat. Discard the skin. 3. Score the exposed fat in a diamond pattern, making sure not to cut too deeply to reveal the meat. Take a thin slice off the base of the ga
