Slow cooker gammon is a popular and easy recipe where the gammon joint is slow-cooked in various liquids and spices to achieve a tender, flavorful result. Common methods involve cooking the gammon joint for 4 to 8 hours on low or high heat, depending on the slow cooker and size of the joint.
Popular Slow Cooker Gammon Recipes
- Coca-Cola Gammon
- Cook a 2-2.5kg gammon joint fully submerged in full-fat Coca-Cola with spices such as cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, and black pepper.
- Slow cook on high for 4.5 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Finish with a honey mustard glaze baked in the oven for 20-25 minutes for a sweet, sticky finish.
This method uses Coca-Cola to add a unique sweetness and tenderness to the gammon.
- Honey Glazed Gammon
- Place gammon in water with quartered onion, optional peppercorns, and bay leaves.
- Slow cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.
- Glaze with a mixture of honey, brown sugar, and mustard, then oven roast at 180°C (fan) for 20-30 minutes.
This classic honey glaze complements the slow-cooked gammon nicely.
- Balsamic & Orange Glaze Gammon
- Use a smoked gammon joint, optionally boil briefly to reduce salt.
- Slow cook with a glaze mixture of brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and orange juice for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
- Turn the joint occasionally and serve sliced with reduced glaze.
This method adds a tangy, rich flavor profile.
- Simple Slow Cooker Gammon
- Gammon joint with vegetables like onions and carrots, cloves or peppercorns optionally.
- Covered with water or broth and cooked 4-5 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.
- Optional glazes can be applied post slow-cooking before oven glazing.
This is a flexible, straightforward way to prepare gammon in a slow cooker.
Key Tips
- Remove any netting or butcher twine before slow cooking.
- Slow cooking times vary by joint size and cooker, but generally 4-8 hours is standard.
- Finish with glazes in an oven for caramelized flavor and texture.
- Use liquids like water, cola, cider, or stock to infuse flavor and keep the meat moist.
Slow cooker gammon is an effortless way to enjoy tender, juicy gammon suitable for meals or sandwiches, with several variations available depending on taste preferences.
