Two Gammon Recipes - Quick & Easy or Long and Luxurious

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Great Gammon Buzz

Every year, without fail, there's a lot of buzz around the gammon... and honestly? Rightfully so. It's the ultimate festive showstopper—the kind of centerpiece that hits the table and suddenly everyone "just wants a small slice"... twice.

And because the holidays can be chaotic-good (lists, errands, guests, and a million little jobs), we make it our mission every year to find ways to make gammon easier for you to prepare—without losing any of that smoky, sticky-glazed magic.

Now, a little behind-the-scenes: the real discussions happened in the Kuierkos kitchen with our very own Cooking Fairies. And you know... women have a lot to say—especially about glaze, oven temps, and whether "just one more brush" is a valid cooking technique.

So this year we're giving you two ways to prepare your gammon:

• Marnella's Lazy Gammon (fast, fuss-free, hands-free—perfect for time limits!)
• Kuierkos Ultimate Gammon (extra festive, extra glossy, extra wow)

Because let's be honest... don't you just love having choices? 🧡

Happy feasting!

Marnella

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Marnella's Lazy Gammon Recipe (oven-baked, no pot required)

I'm always on a time limit, so when I cook it needs to be fast, simple, and preferably hands-free. If I can pop something in the oven and get on with life while it turns into a proper festive showstopper—best day ever. So here's a recipe you can use: maximum sticky-glaze glory with minimum effort—just pop it in the oven, let it get juicy, then finish with a shiny, caramelised glaze.

Star ingredient: KuierKos Cooked Smoked Gammon

Ingredients

• 1 cooked smoked gammon (fully defrosted)
• 1–2 carrots, roughly chopped, 1 onion, quartered and bay leave
• A little stock (just enough to lightly cover the base of the roasting pan)
• Marnella's Marmelade & Mustard Gammon Glaze Recipe

Method

1. Preheat oven to 160°C.
2. Place the gammon in a roasting pan with the carrots and onion. Add a bit of stock to the pan (enough to keep it moist, not to submerge it).
3. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
4. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes.
5. Turn the oven up to 200°C (this helps the glaze caramelise properly).
6. Score the fat in a criss-cross pattern.
7. Glaze to finish: Return the gammon to the oven uncovered for 10–20 minutes, brushing with extra glaze every few minutes until sticky and beautifully bronzed. Rest briefly, then carve and enjoy.

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Kuierkos Ultimate Gammon

Star ingredient: KuierKos Cooked Smoked Gammon

Ingredients

• 1 cooked smoked gammon (fully defrosted)
• 1–2 carrots, roughly chopped, 1 onion, quartered, celery and a bay leave
• A little stock (just enough to lightly cover the base of the roasting pan)
• Marnella's Marmelade & Mustard Gammon Glaze Recipe

Method

1.  Fully defrost your gammon.
2.  Place your gammon in a large pot with carrots, onion, celery and a bay leaf. Add  enough water to cover the gammon, then place it on a medium heat and bring to a simmer.
3. Gently simmer for 30-45 minutes.
4. Remove from the pot, cool slightly.
5. Preheat oven to 200°C, then score the fat and brush with a generous amount of glaze.
6. Brush with glaze every few minutes or as needed until you have perfectly glazed, sticky ham.
7. Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes then carve and enjoy.

Glaze recipe: Marnella suggests this one.

Festive Serving Tip: Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, slices of roasted pineapple, or a scattering of pomegranate seeds for a colourful, celebratory presentation.