The gammon steak is a stalwart on pub menus throughout the land, often served with egg, pineapple and chips. Although there’s nothing strictly wrong with gammon and pineapple (the sweetness of the fruit actually balances the salty, fatty flavour of the meat wonderfully) there are so many more ways to enjoy this tasty cut, so why not branch out a little next time you cook it.
How to cook gammon steaks
Pan-frying and grilling are the two best, and quickest, ways of cooking gammon steaks. To pan-fry, follow the method below. If you'd prefer to grill the steaks, simply rub them in oil and grill for 3–4 minutes on each side before serving.
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- 1 gammon steak
- oil
- salt
- pepper
Serving suggestions
James Mackenzie grills bone-in gammon steaks and serves them with gooseberry ketchup and crispy onion rings while Emily Watkins braises leg steaks before slicing and glazing them in honey for her pea and gammon salad. Gammon steaks also work brilliantly on the barbecue.
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