{"product_id":"dry-cured-gammon-joint-1-5kg-1","title":"Dry Cured Gammon Joint 1.5kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe centrepiece cut, done properly. Our dry cured gammon joint is hand-cured using traditional methods from locally reared Staffordshire pork — no water added, no shortcuts, just the deep, sweet, savoury flavour that only a proper dry cure can deliver. Left to cure slowly, it develops a richness and depth that you simply can't rush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're boiling it low and slow before a final blast in the oven, or roasting it whole with a sticky glaze, this is the joint that fills the kitchen with the kind of smell that brings everyone downstairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoil then roast (recommended):\u003c\/strong\u003e Place in a large pan, cover with cold water, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes per 500g, then transfer to a roasting tin. Score the fat, apply your glaze, and roast at 200°C for 20–25 minutes until caramelised and golden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow cooker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place in the slow cooker with enough water to cover. Cook on low for 6–8 hours for incredibly tender, pull-apart gammon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOven roast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wrap tightly in foil and roast at 180°C for 30 minutes per 500g, then unwrap, glaze, and finish at 200°C for 20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGlaze Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoney \u0026amp; wholegrain mustard\u003c\/strong\u003e — the classic; sweet, tangy, and deeply caramelised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaple syrup \u0026amp; black pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e — rich and warming with a gentle heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarmalade \u0026amp; cloves\u003c\/strong\u003e — a traditional Christmas glaze with citrus depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrown sugar \u0026amp; ginger\u003c\/strong\u003e — sticky, spiced, and beautifully golden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eServing Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunday roast centrepiece\u003c\/strong\u003e — carved at the table alongside roast potatoes, greens, and a good parsley sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold cuts \u0026amp; sandwiches\u003c\/strong\u003e — leftover gammon sliced thin on good bread with English mustard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGammon \u0026amp; egg supper\u003c\/strong\u003e — thick slices pan-fried and served with a free-range fried egg and chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChristmas table\u003c\/strong\u003e — glazed and studded with cloves for a showstopping centrepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Our Gammon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional dry cure\u003c\/strong\u003e — no water added, no shrinkage, just pure flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocally reared Staffordshire pork\u003c\/strong\u003e — traceable, high welfare, full of flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo artificial additives or preservatives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-prepared by our butchers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe joint that earns its place at the head of the table. The taste that time forgot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Staffordshire Meats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54354228478279,"sku":null,"price":20.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7483\/7063\/files\/GAMMONJOINT.jpg?v=1784206350","url":"https:\/\/staffordshiremeats.co.uk\/products\/dry-cured-gammon-joint-1-5kg-1","provider":"Staffordshire Meats","version":"1.0","type":"link"}