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Date Added 2007-08-31     Times viewed 1257

Cider Baked gammon with Oranges


Gammon
4 pt water
1/4 pt dry cider
1 onion chopped
6 allspice berries
4 cloves
2 bay leaves

For Basting:-
3/4 pt dry cider
2 tbsp demerara sugar
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp mixed spice or ground allspice

For Garnish:-
2 oranges sliced

Place the joint in a large pan and cover with water and dry cider.

Add onion, allspice,cloves and bayleaves and bring to boil.

Simmer gently for 10mins per Lb.

Drain joint and allow to cool slightly.

Heat oven to 200c (400F), mark 6.

Cut rind off and score fat in a criss cross pattern and place in a roasting tin.

Mix basting ingredients (except the cider) together and rub into the fat.

Pour the cider over and bake for 10mins per Lb.

Baste frequently with liquid from around the joint.

When nearly cooked, cover with orange slices using cocktail sticks to hold them in place.

Return to oven to finish cooking.

Serve hot or cold