Bacon & Gammon Braising Recipes

Caramelised Onions, Bacon and Cider combine in the perfect recipe for Roast Pheasant.

Use this great Mince recipe as a base for Bolognese or Cottage Pie - freeze a batch ready to whip out for last-minute dinners .

This Game bird is the perfect size for two enjoy with a Puy Lentil Ragout and a Tarragon and Parsley cream sauce

For a Casserole recipe that will warm you up and leave you feeling satisfied, give this slow cooked Oxtail a go. Its rich and full of flavour, but does take a little while to cook so plan ahead.

A one-pot Risotto you don't need to stand over for half an hour! Got to be a midweek winner.

A true autumnal treat, this pot roast works equally well with Partridge, Guinea Fowl or Chicken

This comforting casserole is a real crowd-pleaser, great served with Jacket Potatoes on Bonfire Night.

We love this Soup all through the year, but it really comes into its own at Halloween - for obvious reasons!

A rustic Terrine with French toasts makes an excellent starter for a special meal and it costs very little to make. Freezable

This is a very substantial Soup, best made with whole Lentils which are a greeny brown colour and don't need any soaking.

Fancy a cross between a traditional Roasted Ham and Pulled Pork? Use Pineapple, Treacle and Ginger marinade as a tropical glaze

When you want to do something different for Christmas, this glazed Ham makes a wonderful alternative to Turkey

Give festive Ham a Spanish twist with a sticky Quince and Orange glaze. Allspice, Cloves and Cinnamon add real warmth. Gluten-free

A meaty and vibrant Soup - great served fresh - or kept as a comforting storeroom soup

This stunning Gammon Joint glazed with fruity Marmalade and sticky Honey is great for feeding a crowd.

Adapt these Arancini Rice Balls to your liking: add fresh Herbs, sundried Tomatoes or Chopped Ham. 

This classic flavour combination is pretty hard to beat. To really up the ante, use heather Honey in the glaze for a distinctively aromatic taste. You can use an unsmoked Gammon if you prefer, but a smoked one would go particularly well with the Scotch. Once cooked, the Ham poaching liquid makes a great stock for soups.

A wonderful Winter Gammon dish, perfect for Boxing Day or New Year's Day! Festive Gammon with Grapefruit Glaze has all 5 main flavours: salty, umami Gammon, sour and bitter Grapefruit and sweet Honey, make this an irresistible centrepiece for your celebratory dinner table! Serve with a Cranberry and Grapefruit Sauce, using up any leftover Christmas Cranberries. And if you have any Ham left, it is great in sandwiches! 

This tasty dish will keep your family warm on those cold winter nights.

This is a gloriously Germanic feast: Pork Knuckles, rubbed in Salt, Garlic and Caraway Seeds, then roast in the oven with Onions, Apples and Potatoes and Beer. Its as simple as it is splendid.

If you prefer traditional Lancashire Hotpot, leave out the Black Pudding and the Mustard - but then why would you? Freezable

The Hairy Bikers slow-cooked classic Lancashire Hot Pot is perfect for a hearty, family meal