What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 15 slow cooker ham joint recipes that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
15 Slow Cooker Ham Joint Recipes
Slow Cooker Gammon
Easy Slow Cooker Gammon Recipe
Slow cooker gammon in cola
Slow Cooker Gammon (Honey Glazed Ham)
Slow Cooker Gammon
Slow Cooker Gammon – The BEST Ham Joint
Slow cooker gammon joint with balsamic and orange juice glaze
The Easiest Slow Cooker Christmas Ham
Slow-cooked cider, clove and honey-glazed ham
Slow Cooker Gammon in Cola
How long do you slow cook a gammon joint?
Method. Put the gammon, onion and 100ml/3½fl oz water in the slow cooker, cover with the lid and cook on low for 6–8 hours, or until the pork is thoroughly cooked. The longer the gammon is cooked, the more like pulled ham it will become.
Do you leave plastic on gammon in slow cooker?
Gammon joints come with plastic wrapped around them. I used to always leave this on (!) but have since been informed that this should be removed during the cooking time.
How long does 1kg gammon take in slow cooker?
| Metric Weight | Imperial Weight | Cooking Time – Low |
|---|---|---|
| 500g – 1kg | 1.1lb – 1.6lb | 6-8 hours |
| 1kg – 2kg | 1.6lb – 3.2lb | 8-10 hours |
Is it best to boil or roast a gammon joint?
Do you need to boil a gammon before roasting? Not necessarily. However, boiling it first is much quicker and ensures the meat stays moist. But if you prefer not to boil your gammon or you don’t have a big enough pan, you can just use the oven.
Can you roast a gammon joint without boiling it?
Roast gammon
You can also roast your gammon joint in the oven. Similarly to calculating the cooking time for boiling, firstly you need to weigh your raw gammon joint, but this time, allow 30 minutes per 450g, plus an additional 30 minutes, and cook it at 180°C, 160°C Fan, Gas Mark 4.
What is the best way to cook a gammon joint?
Put the gammon in a large, deep saucepan. Add the tied herbs, onion, carrots, celery, peppercorns and cloves. Pour over enough cold water to cover the meat, then bring to the boil, cover with a lid, and lower to a gentle simmer for 1 hr 15 mins. Turn off the heat and leave the ham to sit in the liquid for 30 mins.
How long should you cook ham in slow cooker?
How long to cook a ham? It takes approximately 3-4 hours to cook a ham in the crock pot on low heat. You can check to make sure your ham is heated through by inserting a thermometer into the thickest part of the ham. The thermometer should read at least 140 degrees F.
How do I cook a ham in a slow cooker?
Spread about 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar on the bottom of a slow cooker. Place ham on the brown sugar with the flat side facing down; you might have to trim it a little to make it fit. Use your hands to rub the remaining brown sugar onto the ham. Cover, and cook on Low for 8 hours.
How do you keep gammon moist?
To stop your gammon from drying out in the oven, or your glaze from burning due to the high sugar content, bring your gammon out and baste every 15-20 minutes to ensure it keeps moist and juicy!
How long does a 750g gammon take to cook in slow cooker?
Cooking a 750g gammon joint in a slow cooker:
You can cook this on high for 4 hours, or low for 8 hours. Check it is cooked completely before serving of course! I tend to leave mine to rest before I serve it, just so you can get some actual slices.
How do I cook a 1kg ham fillet in a slow cooker?
For a 2.7kg ham, I recommend between six and eight hours in the slow cooker. If you want to carve your ham then stick closer to the six hours but if you prefer it crumblier, almost like pulled pork, then cook it for up to eight hours.
Do you take plastic off ham before cooking?
Adjust an oven rack to the lowest position, and heat the oven to 250 degrees. Unwrap ham; discard plastic disk covering bone. Place ham in oven bag. Gather top of bag tightly so bag fits snugly around ham, tie bag and trim excess plastic.