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. It is basted in juices, so it looks evenly brown and perfectly cooked.
The recipe is also pretty simple. This won’t be a hurdle in your holiday preparations. The cooking process is slow, allowing you to take breaks. So, by the end of it, you have a delicious meal without losing a lot of sweat. Let’s move to this recipe so you can prepare for 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.
- Do not boil the gammon, but keep it on a gentle simmer. This way, the meat becomes tender rather than chewy.
- When the gammon cools down, only then 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: You can use monk fruit sweetener instead of sugar and sherry vinegar instead of Madeira. Make sure you omit the honey.
- Keto Version: You can swap sugar with monk fruit sweetener and add dry unsweetened wine instead of Madeira. Also avoid adding honey, but use allulose in the recipe.
Nutritional Value
| Calories | 688 kcal |
| Fat | 43.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g |
| Sodium | 887 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 23.4 g |
| Sugar | 22.3 g |
| Protein | 49.1 g |
Storing And Reheating This Recipe
Storing
- Allow the ham to cool completely. Then you need to place it in an airtight container and refrigerate it. Make sure you consume it within 3-4 days. Keep the temperature at 4 degrees Celsius 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. You need to heat until it is piping hot.
- Stovetop: Take a skillet and add the gammon slices along with some broth. Then gently warm for 2-4 minutes on each side. But you need to keep checking in between and keep tossing it so that it is well heated.
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 to the ham. You can serve it with braised red cabbage or chili-garlic cucumber, too. Try to serve it with pickled onions or crusty bread to keep it filling and satisfying. There are various other exotic sides you can explore and add to the honey-glazed ham.
Printable Version
Gordon Ramsay Honey Glazed Ham Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large saucepan, place the ham and pour water over it so it gets immersed completely. Add the carrots, leeks, onion, black peppercorns, coriander seeds, cinnamon, and bay leaves to it.
- Bring it to a boil and cook on simmer for 3 hours. Let it cool down and save the stock for later.
- Then, in a pan, add the sugar, Madeira, sherry vinegar and honey and stir it for 3-4 minutes on low heat until it becomes dark and thick.
- To roast the turkey, preheat the oven to 190°C. Place the gammon on a wooden board and cut away its skin using a sharp knife.
- Score the fat layer in a diamond pattern and stud the cloves between each pattern.
- 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 and pour the rest of the glaze over it and roast it again for 25 to 30 minutes, basting it in the pan juices every now and then.
- Take it out and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- After that, slice it and serve. Your delicious honey glazed ham is ready.
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Let us know how it was!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 is browning quickly, it is preferable to cover it with foil.Â
How often should I baste the gammon?
You need to baste every 10-15 minutes during the second roasting stage. It helps create a glossy coating and exterior flavor.Â
Why is my glaze not thickening?
You need to give enough time for the liquid to reduce. Keep it on a simmer until it becomes glossy and syrupy. It thickens as it cools down.
How can I get a caramelized crust?
To achieve a caramelized crust, you can increase the temperature during the final phase of cooking. But keep checking, as honey and sugar can burn quickly.
More Recipes That You Can Try
Gordon Ramsay’s Sea Bass With Sorrel Sauce Recipe
Flavorful Gordon Ramsay Steak Marinade
Conclusion
The Gordon Ramsay Honey Glazed Ham is an exotic preparation, being sweet and tangy in 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.
