Bacon and Gammon Stewing Recipes

The classic quick, creamy sauce - but made without cream

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

Gordon Ramsay’s succulent Maple-glazed Ham is perfect for a Boxing Day feast - or any feast!

John Torode shares the recipe for one of his all-time favourite soups. Freezable

This warming Ginger Beer-spiced Ham is great for Christmas entertaining as it's simple to prepare ahead of time

This rustic Broth is deliciously meaty and worth cooking a Gammon for, or using up Leftover Ham. Freezable

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

Cook a juicy Gammon joint in a Cinnamon-spiced stock, then add a sticky syrup and Clove Sauce and serve in thick slices

While you'll probably only want to use this recipe at celebrations, good, wholesome food like this festive Ham is appropriate for any day 

A festive favourite but equally at home on a Summer’s Day - served hot or cold - this stunning Gammon joint  is great for feeding a crowd - but might not leave too many leftovers!

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

Only those who have never tried this raise an eyebrow at the idea. Don't hesitate, don't be anxious: this really works. No-one who cooks it, cooks it just once!

This is a great way to cook Gammon. The Cider, Coriander and Red Chilli bring a real sparkle to the meat.

Tom Aikens' Gammon is served with a creamy Parsley sauce, a traditional French Smoked Sausage and beautifully braised vegetables in this rustic One-Pot dish.

An impressive, juicy Ham takes a little time, but glazed with Mustard, Cloves, Orange zest and caramelised Honey it’s sure to delight and feed a large party. Serve hot or cold.. Serve hot or cold.

A Christmas favourite - but just as enticing on a sunny Summers Day Add a sticky and zesty glaze to Ham then serve with a sharp Cranberry Sauce which cuts through the smoky meat.

A succulent, sweet and savoury Roast Ham makes the perfect centrepiece for a Sunday dinner with family and friends, especially at Christmas

Lowenbrau Keller's Dirk Rieber shares his tips and a recipe for roasting a Pork Knuckle with Crackling. Serve the Knuckles with Bier jus, Sauerkraut and Mashed Potato.

Cured slow-cooked Pork is a great foundation for a coarse Pâté style starter and can be made in advance. Adding some Pork Knuckles gives a deeper, rich smokier flavour