Mixed Sweet Spice Orange-Glazed Gammon
This orange-glazed gammon proves that Mixed Sweet Spices belongs in savoury cooking too. Its cinnamon, clove, coriander, fennel, ginger, mustard and nutmeg create a glossy aromatic crust that works beautifully with salty gammon.
Serve it hot as a Sunday centrepiece or allow it to cool for generous sandwiches, salads and Boxing Day leftovers.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1.5kg unsmoked gammon joint
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 black peppercorns
- 150ml orange juice
- 3 tbsp thick-cut orange marmalade
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 tsp Mixed Sweet Spices
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar
- 6 shallots, peeled, optional
👩🍳 Instructions
- Put the gammon into a large saucepan with the onion, bay leaves and peppercorns. Cover with cold water and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Partially cover and simmer for 75 minutes, topping up the water if needed. Lift the gammon out and leave until cool enough to handle.
- Heat the oven to 200°C, 180°C fan or Gas 6. Carefully remove the skin, leaving a thin, even layer of fat. Score the fat lightly in a diamond pattern.
- Mix the orange juice, marmalade, brown sugar, Mixed Sweet Spices and cider vinegar. Put the gammon and shallots into a roasting tin and brush generously with the glaze.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, brushing with more glaze twice, until glossy and caramelised. If the glaze darkens too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Rest for 15 minutes before carving into slices.
⏱️ Timings
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Simmering: 75 minutes
- Roasting: 25–30 minutes
- Serves: 8
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve with roast potatoes, greens and the glazed shallots. Cold slices are excellent with chutney, crusty bread or in a festive sandwich.
💛 Why This Recipe Works
The initial simmer keeps the gammon tender and moderates its saltiness. Orange and brown sugar form the sticky glaze, while the spice blend prevents the sweetness from tasting one-dimensional.
🌿 Try It With
Add Whole Cloves to the scored fat for a traditional finish, or simmer the joint with a Cinnamon Stick.
🍽️ More Recipes Using Mixed Sweet Spices
- Mixed Sweet Spice Plum & Apple Chutney
- Mixed Sweet Spice Pork & Apple Stir-Fry
- Hot Mixed Sweet Spice Chai Latte
- Mixed Sweet Spice Carrot Cake
- Mixed Sweet Spice Apple & Pear Crumble
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