So, it happened. I am finally ready to go on holiday. If you are ready for your festive break-away, you might want to scroll down. Because this amazing Roast Gammon with Cherry and Red Wine Sauce – MUST simply be on your feast menu!
Christmas Lunch Sorted
Roasting gammon for Christmas lunch is not only traditional, it is actually ridiculously easy and unbelievably delicious. The smell from the oven alone had me singing Christmas carols, so much so that hubby thought I was running a fever…
What’s for Christmas Lunch?
Although Christmas is still 16 days away, I can’t help but feel like I should be making lists and buying food already. It can be a pretty busy and overwhelming time for some as you get ready to sign off projects. If you haven’t started planning yet, the team from biltong@za and myself will hopefully help you out with that this week.
Love Your Leftovers
Don’t despair if you think all this deliciousness will go to waste. Simply enjoy this roast gammon the next day in this fresh salad. The morning after, you can enjoy an epic breakfast with your leftover meats, sure to fill those tummies for an exciting day ahead.
Match made in Gammon Heaven
I decided to slow roast this beautiful gammon and serve it with a delectable cherry and red wine sauce. Yes, guys! The combination of the sweet cherries reduced with red wine, is simply divine! Adding it on this smokey cut of pork is simply sensational. Be sure to make enough sauce, because the potatoes will be waiting!
Feeding Love
Also, cooking for your family this Christmas shouldn’t be difficult or stressful. You need to spend as little time as possible in the kitchen. Let the oven do the work and enjoy the good company of friends and family. Make sure to visit your nearest Biltong@za store to stock up on your Christmas produce! Have fun!
More feast food your family will love:
Roasted leg of Lamb with mint pesto
| Prep Time | 15 min |
| Cook Time | 4 hours |
| Servings | servings |
- 1.2 kg gammon
- salt and black pepper to season
- 4 large potatoes roughly chopped
- 2 onions peeled and segmented
- drizzle olive oil
- 2 cups red wine
- 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups fresh cherries
- 2 tablespoons beef stock
Ingredients
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- First off, preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- In an oven safe roasting dish, place the gammon and season well.
- Bake for 25 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius, then turn the heat down to 150 degrees Celsius and roast for 3 hours. I had mine covered the whole way.
- Add the potatoes and onions after half the baking time, checking regularly during roasting time.
- When the gammon is done, remove the meat from the dish, and leave to rest.
- Also remove the potatoes and onion.
- Deglaze the dish by adding the red wine to the hot oven dish, then pour these cooking juices into a small saucepan. Bring to the boil.
- Add the balsamic vinegar, cherries and stock. Cook until reduced.
- Slice the gammon and serve with sauce and roasted potatoes. You can add your own side of veggies to this.
When do I add the beef stock?
Hi Lina,
Thanks for the heads up! Add the stock with the balsamic vinegar and cherries, as the sauce reduces. Have a lovely festive season!