{"id":2217,"date":"2014-12-15T14:01:11","date_gmt":"2014-12-15T14:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myfussyeater.com\/?p=2217"},"modified":"2024-01-03T13:16:45","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T13:16:45","slug":"the-easiest-slow-cooker-christmas-ham-gammon-red-cabbage-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myfussyeater.com\/the-easiest-slow-cooker-christmas-ham-gammon-red-cabbage-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"The Easiest Slow Cooker Christmas Ham"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The easiest slow cooker Christmas ham or gammon, lightly spiced and served with a refreshing red cabbage salad!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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When it comes to Christmas cooking I’m all about making life as easy as possible for myself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have guests staying you want to make delicious food for them, but not at the cost of spending all your time in the kitchen and missing out on the festivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

And this is why I LOVE this Christmas Ham or Christmas Gammon, whichever you like to call it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s an absolute doddle to make. The ham will pretty much look after itself, allowing you to get on with the last of your Christmas shopping or entertaining friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you don’t have a slow cooker, fear not as this recipe will work on the hob too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The general rule for cooking ham on the hob is to bring it to the boil and then simmer for 20 minutes per 500g, but you can check that exact cooking times with your butcher (or supermarket ham should come with cooking instructions too).<\/p>\n\n\n

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For a 2kg ham I recommend 6-8 hours in the slow cooker. If you want to carve your ham then stick closer to the 6 hours but if you prefer it more crumbly, almost like pulled pork, then cook it for up to 8 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only is this ham recipe a doddle to cook, but it’s so versatile too. I cooked it last year for Christmas Eve dinner and served it with my red cabbage salad and some crusty rolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have family arriving at different times then this is a brilliant dinner to have waiting. People can help themselves as and when they arrive. Your guests get a delicious filling meal but you don’t have to spend all day slaving in the kitchen. Perfect!<\/p>\n\n\n

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If you plan to serve this on Christmas Day then you can cook the ham the day before, allow it to cool and keep it in the fridge overnight. Then the following day simply whack on the glaze and warm it up in the oven. So simple!<\/p>\n\n\n

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