Gordon Ramsay Honey Glazed Ham Recipe
Everybody loves a hearty holiday feast. The holiday season is the time for families to connect, exchange gifts, and have lavish meals. It makes up for the time lost because…
- Prep15 min
- Cook3 hr 45 min
- Total4 hr
- Serves10
- Calories105 kcal
Everybody loves a hearty holiday feast. The holiday season is the time for families to connect, exchange gifts, and have lavish meals. It makes up for the time lost because of our busy lives. What makes the holiday season even better is delicious holiday recipes. Gordon Ramsay Honey Glazed Ham is one such recipe that’ll look splendid on your dinner table.
Gordon Ramsay’s Honey Glazed Ham is cooked in a vegetable-and-spice stock. It is then glazed and roasted. The glaze and the roasting give the ham a beautiful char and flavor. Basting it in the juices keeps it evenly browned and perfectly cooked.
The recipe is also pretty simple. This won’t be a hurdle in your holiday preparations. The slow cooking process lets you step away. By the end, you’ll have a delicious meal without much sweat. Let’s get on to this recipe so you can prepare it and make one of the best ham recipes.
Expert Tips That I Recommend
- Be careful when choosing gammon, as it helps create a beautiful caramelized glaze.
- Don’t boil the gammon; keep it at a gentle simmer. This way, the meat becomes tender rather than chewy.
- Once the gammon cools, remove the skin and score it lightly.
- Be careful when scoring; score the fat layer, not the meat. It keeps the ham juicy.
- You can apply the glaze twice to enjoy deep flavor and a shiny crust.
Recipe Variation for Different Diets
- Low Sodium Version: Use monk fruit sweetener instead of sugar and sherry vinegar instead of Madeira. Make sure you omit the honey.
- Keto Version: Swap sugar for monk fruit sweetener and use dry, unsweetened wine instead of Madeira. Also avoid adding honey, but use allulose in the recipe.
Storing And Reheating This Recipe
Storing
- Allow the ham to cool completely. Then place it in an airtight container and refrigerate it. Consume within 3-4 days. Keep the temperature at 4°C or below.
- For longer-duration storage, wrap the gammon and freeze for 2-3 months.
Reheating
- Oven: First, preheat the oven to 320°F. Then add the gammon slices to an oven-safe dish and cover it lightly with foil. Now heat for 15-20 minutes. Heat until piping hot.
- Stovetop: Add the gammon slices to a skillet with some broth. Then gently warm for 2-4 minutes on each side. Keep checking in between and toss it so it heats through evenly.
What To Serve With This Recipe
The delicious Gordon Ramsay Honey Glazed Ham pairs well with creamy mashed potatoes or Yorkshire pudding, adding a touch of flavor. You can also serve it with braised red cabbage or chili-garlic cucumber. Serve it with pickled onions or crusty bread to keep it filling and satisfying. You can also add other exotic sides to the honey-glazed ham.
Printable Version
- Prep15 minutes
- Cook3 hours 45 minutes
- Extra
- Total4 hours
- Serves10
- Calories105kcal
Ingredients
- 3 kilograms Unsmoked Boneless Gammon Joint
- 4 Carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 Leek, cleaned and roughly chopped
- 1 Onion, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 Teaspoon Black Peppercorns, lightly crushed
- 1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds, lightly crushed
- 1 Cinnamon Stick broken in half
- 3
Bay Leaves
handful of cloves
For the honey glaze:
- 100 grams Demerara Sugar
- 50 ml Madeira
- 25 ml Sherry Vinegar
- 125 grams Honey
Equipment
- Large Saucepan
- Pan
- Roasting Tin
- Oven
- Knife and Wooden Spoon
- Wooden Board
Method
- In a large saucepan, place the ham and pour in water until it is fully submerged. Add the carrots, leeks, onion, black peppercorns, coriander seeds, cinnamon, and bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 3 hours. Let it cool, then save the stock for later.
- Then, in a pan, add the sugar, Madeira, sherry vinegar, and honey and stir over low heat for 3-4 minutes until it darkens and thickens.
- To roast the turkey, preheat the oven to 190°C. Place the gammon on a wooden board and cut off the skin with a sharp knife.
- Score the fat layer in a diamond pattern, then stud the cloves between each score.
- Now, place the ham on a roasting tin and pour half of the glaze over it.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes.
- Then take it out, pour the remaining glaze over it, and roast it again for 25 to 30 minutes, basting it with the pan juices.
- Take it out and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- After that, slice it and serve. Your delicious honey-glazed ham is ready.
Recipe notes
Nutrition
per serving- 105kcalCalories
- 26gCarbs
- 1gProtein
- 0.2gFat
- 1gFibre
- 22gSugar
- 21mgSodium
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FAQs About Gordon Ramsay Honey Glazed Ham
How do I prevent glaze from burning?
The only way to prevent it from burning is to keep the glaze at a gentle heat and watch the gammon closely during cooking. If it browns quickly, cover it with foil.
How often should I baste the gammon?
Baste every 10-15 minutes during the second roasting stage. It helps create a glossy coating and exterior flavor.
Why is my glaze not thickening?
You need to give the liquid enough time to reduce. Keep it simmering until it becomes glossy and syrupy. It thickens as it cools down.
How can I get a caramelized crust?
To get a caramelized crust, increase the temperature during the final phase of cooking. But keep checking, as honey and sugar can burn quickly.
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Conclusion
The Gordon Ramsay Honey Glazed Ham is an exotic preparation, with a sweet, tangy flavor. The recipe calls for wholesome preparation loaded with an aromatic combination of herbs and the goodness of veggies and meat, making it an all-time classic. Trust me, once you taste it, there is no going back, as you will want to have it again and again.
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