Follow our basic guide on how to cook and prepare gammon and ham, plus the differences between the two. We also have a great leftover ham recipe collection, full of ideas for lunches and dinners including salads, soups and tasty pies. If you're choosing an alternative meat for Christmas dinner, go with one from our turkey recipes collection.
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- Hot honey-glazed gammon
A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.3 ratings
Serve up this spicy, sticky and sweet gammon over the festive period. It's just as fabulous in Boxing Day sandwiches as it is for the main event
- 1 hr 45 mins
- More effort
- Gluten-free
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Enjoy the deep savoury taste of slow-cooked ham, complemented by fresh sage and zesty lemon – ideal for Sunday lunch
- 5 hrs 35 mins
- Easy
- Gluten-free
A star rating of 5 out of 5.9 ratings
Bake a gammon joint with a marmalade, ginger and star anise glaze for a centrepiece main course. It's ideal at Christmas time or for Sunday lunch
- 3 hrs
- More effort
- Gluten-free
A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings
Elevate a joint of ham using storecupboard spices. Pork pairs well with fragrant fennel, and the sweet, sticky honey nicely counters the punch of chilli
- 3 hrs 15 mins
- Easy
- Gluten-free
A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.2 ratings
Let the spicy notes of ginger come into their own in this Christmas ham. It’s poached in ginger beer, then basted in a sticky tamarind glaze
- 2 hrs 50 mins
- Easy
- Gluten-free
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.10 ratings
Cook this festive roast ham up to three days ahead and keep it covered in the fridge to save on stress when entertaining
- 1 hr 40 mins
- Easy
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.150 ratings
Cook a juicy gammon joint in a cinnamon-spiced stock, then add a sticky syrup and clove sauce and serve in thick slices.
- 3 hrs 25 mins
- Easy
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.86 ratings
Gordon Ramsay’s succulent maple-glazed ham is perfect for a Boxing Day feast
- 3 hrs 10 mins
- More effort
- Spiced ginger-glazed ham
A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.9 ratings
Treat guests over for Christmas to a Boxing Day ham. You don’t need a long shopping list – this easy, sweetly spiced version uses just five ingredients
- 3 hrs 40 mins
- Easy
- Gluten-free
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.2 ratings
Enjoy homemade ham, egg and chips, pub-style. As it’s a simple dish it needs to be done properly - learn from chef Tom Kerridge in this recipe
- 30 mins
- Easy
- Honey-glazed ham
A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.79 ratings
Add a sticky honey and mustard glaze to gammon for a delicious sweetness that contrasts with the saltiness of the meat. It's great for a celebration supper
- 2 hrs 20 mins
- Easy
A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.10 ratings
Glaze your gammon joint with fruit, bay leaves, allspice and cloves then slow-roast and serve in thick slices
- 3 hrs 40 mins
- More effort
A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.5 ratings
The ginger in this recipe is almost toffee-like, the meat stays juicy and the clementines add a pop of colour
- 4 hrs 30 mins
- Easy
- Slow-cooker ham with sticky ginger glaze
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.22 ratings
A small gammon will easily fit in a slow cooker. Cook it low and slow for homemade glazed ham that's ideal for sandwiches, party buffets or simply sliced and served with chips
- 7 hrs 40 mins
- Easy
A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.6 ratings
If you're looking for a Christmas classic with a twist, this French ham hock and pistachio terrine, transformed into a modern make-ahead starter is for you
- 5 hrs
- More effort
- Slow cooker gammon in cola
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.99 ratings
Fill your kitchen with the smell of Christmas with this slow cooked gammon. The cola adds a sweet treacly flavour to balance the saltiness of the ham.
- 6 hrs 10 mins
- Easy
- Gluten-free
- Sticky ginger-glazed ham hocks
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.3 ratings
Fan of glazed gammon at Christmas? By using ham hocks, the meat is more affordable and you get a higher ratio of glaze to meat – a win win!
- 2 hrs 40 mins
- Easy
- Gluten-free
A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings
If you’re craving Christmas ham, this is the recipe you need. It’s simple, cheap and has a beautiful mustard and treacle caramelised glaze to top it off
- 3 hrs 35 mins
- Easy
- Gluten-free
- Baked glazed ham
A star rating of 5 out of 5.6 ratings
This is a true Christmas centrepiece and an essential for any traditional dinner. Simple and effective, with just five ingredients to a festive favourite
- 6 hrs 15 mins
- More effort
- Gluten-free
A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating
Add a festive, sticky and zesty glaze to ham, then serve with a sharp cranberry sauce which cuts through the smoky meat
- 4 hrs 10 mins
- More effort
- Gluten-free
- Spiced Christmas gammon with membrillo glaze
A star rating of 5 out of 5.6 ratings
Give festive ham a Spanish twist with a sticky quince and orange glaze. Allspice, cloves and cinnamon add real warmth
- 3 hrs 15 mins
- Easy
- Gluten-free
- Sticky maple-glazed ham with baked apple sauce
A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings
Slow-roast a whole leg of gammon with apple juice, then cover in a sticky spiced glaze for a Christmas treat - perfect sliced hot or cold
- 6 hrs 40 mins
- Easy
A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.7 ratings
Served hot or cold, this delicious cut of pork with a sugar glaze is best sliced into thick pieces
- 3 hrs 45 mins
- Easy
- Miso-glazed roast ham
A star rating of 5 out of 5.5 ratings
A succulent, sweet and savoury roast ham makes the perfect centrepiece for a Sunday dinner with family and friends, especially at Christmas
- 5 hrs 40 mins
- More effort
