To slow cook gammon, place a gammon joint in the slow cooker with some liquid such as water, and optionally add aromatics like onion, peppercorns, or bay leaves. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours until tender. The internal temperature should reach about 75°C to ensure it is fully cooked. You can serve the gammon directly or add a glaze and finish it in the oven or air fryer for 15 to 30 minutes for extra flavor.

Basic Slow Cooker Gammon Method

• Place the gammon joint in the slow cooker.
• Add 250-500ml water or a flavorful liquid like Coke or orange juice.
• Add aromatics such as chopped onion, peppercorns, or bay leaves.
• Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
• Check doneness by a meat thermometer (75°C internal) or by checking if meat pulls apart easily.

Glazing (Optional)

• Remove the skin but keep the fat layer.
• Apply a glaze made from ingredients like honey, mustard, brown sugar, or balsamic orange glaze.
• Finish in a preheated oven at around 180°C for 15-30 minutes to caramelize the glaze.

Tips

• Adding a small amount of liquid prevents the gammon from drying out.
• The gammon can be cooked in various liquids such as water, cola, or a mix of orange juice and balsamic vinegar for different flavors.
• Turn the joint a couple of times during cooking if not fully submerged.
• Let the cooked gammon rest before carving.

This method will result in a tender, flavorful gammon perfect for serving hot or cold or using in other dishes.