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Ginger Beer Baked Ham With Marmalade and Hot Honey Glaze

whole baked ham cooked in ginger beer on a white plate
Ginger beer baked ham with a sticky marmalade and hot honey glaze. An easy gammon joint recipe perfect for Christmas, Easter or any special dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Serving Size 6 People

Equipment

  • 1 Large saucepan or stock pot
  • 1 Roasting tray
  • 1 Small bowl (for the glaze)
  • 1 Pastry brush
  • 1 Sharp knife

Ingredients

  • 2 kilograms gammon joint
  • 1 litre ginger beer
  • 1 orange
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tablespoons marmalade
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey

Instructions

  • Put the gammon, ginger beer, orange and onion (both cut in half) into a large saucepan or stock pot. You may need to add a little more or less ginger beer to cover the ham, depending on the size of your pot.
  • Put in the hob and simmer on a low heat for 2.5 hours. Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius.
  • Remove the ham and place it on a roasting tray. In a small bowl, mix together the hot honey and marmalade. Brush over the ham, then put in the oven for 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.

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Nutrition Facts
Ginger Beer Baked Ham With Marmalade and Hot Honey Glaze
Amount per Serving
Calories
514
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
207
mg
69
%
Sodium
 
268
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
1273
mg
36
%
Carbohydrates
 
29
g
10
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
27
g
30
%
Protein
 
73
g
146
%
Vitamin A
 
73
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
 
60
mg
6
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

  • Use full-sugar ginger beer for the best flavour.
  • If your gammon joint is smaller or larger, adjust the simmering time accordingly.
  • Leftover ham keeps well in the fridge for several days.
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