How To Cook A Ham Joint In Cola
Add the onion star anise and peppercorns.
How to cook a ham joint in cola. Put 2kg unsmoked boneless gammon joint in a large pan and cover with 2l cola. The slow simmering part of the recipe could be done in a slow cooker but you should first check that the ham can fit into the slow cooker and still have enough space left for the cola to completely cover the ham. Step 2 bring to the boil then turn down to simmer for around 2 hrs topping up with boiling water if necessary to keep the gammon fully covered.
For extra taste use a flavored liquid like perry or cider instead of water. Preheat oven to 240 c degrees. Remove the ham from the liquid and leave to cool.
Cook in a foil lined roasting tin for approximately 10 minutes or until the glaze is burnished and bubbly. Step 2 cook for 5 hrs on low until the gammon is tender but still holding its shape topping up with boiling water if necessary to keep the gammon fully covered. Add 1 chopped carrot 1 quartered onion 1 chopped celery stick 1 cinnamon stick tbsp peppercorns and 1 bay leaf.
Fill the pot with coke until the meat is completely covered. Bring to the boil then turn down the heat cover with a tight fitting lid and simmer for 3 hours or until the ham is cooked through. If using a pot on the stovetop bring to a boil then simmer on a very low heat for 3 hours under a secure lid.
Directions put ham in a pan add onion and pour over the coke. Return the ham to the oven for about 1 hour and baste frequently until beautifully golden and crisp. Place the gammon inside the pan then pour in enough water to cover the entire cut of meat.
Place the gammon joint in and cover with the cola. Grab a saucepan or similar cooking pot that s large enough to hold your ham joint. Return the gammon to the clean pan and pour over the cola topping up with cold water to cover if necessary.