Diet Cola Gammon with Mustard Soy Glaze

Diet Cola Gammon

Ingredients:

1 lean Gammon joint  (size according to numbers!)

1 red onion, peeled and quartered

2 sticks celery, chopped

1 carrot, cut into chunks

2l diet cola (we used Lidl Freeway)

For the Glaze (optional):

2 tsp Wholegrain mustard

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp artificial sweetener

1 tbsp dark soy sauce

6 or 7 cloves

Directions:

• Soak the gammon overnight to get rid of as much salt as you can
• In a suitable pot, place on hob, bring to a boil and then drain immediately
• Place back on the hob, add the onion, celery and carrot and then the 2l of diet cola. Bring to a boil and reduce to a steady simmer for about 2 to 2.5 hours. Top up with water as needed to keep the joint covered.

  

  Glazed gammon joint

• In a small dish, combine the Dijon and wholegrain mustard with the soy sauce and sweetener and leave until required.
• When the gammon has had about 2 to 2.5 hours, remove from the cola and place in a roasting tray lined with silver foil.
• Stud the gammon with the 6 or 7 cloves (more if you like them) and then spread the glaze over the gammon.
• Heat an oven to gas mark 9 and then pop the gammon in to finish and cook the glaze.
• Remove and let rest for a good 20 minutes before carving and serving.
• Serve with roast potatoes and choice of vegetables.

Optional: If you wish, reduce the cola liquid and then blend the vegetables left and use as a sauce for the meat and vegetables. Add salt and pepper as it can be quite sweet.