Slow cooker cola gammon with parsley sauce
A gammon joint cooked slowly in cola until tender and sweet, ready to slice for a Sunday dinner or sandwiches.
- Time6 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.60 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the gammon in a bowl of cold water for 2 hours if it is very salty, then drain.
120 min - 2
Put the onion, carrots, bay leaves and peppercorns in the slow cooker. Sit the gammon on top.
- 3
Pour over the cola. It should come about halfway up the joint.
- 4
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until a knife slides in easily.
360 min - 5
Lift the joint out onto a board and rest for 15 minutes. Slice thickly.
15 min - 6
Serve with the carrots and a spoonful of the cooking liquid.
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