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.
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| 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.
