Gammon Steak
A thick gammon steak pan-fried for 12 minutes and served with a fried egg, pineapple rings and chips.
Don't Make These Mistakes
Snip the rind so it lies flat.
Crisp the fat edge.
If your pan runs hot, check at 4 minutes.
Cook the egg last.
Cooking Gammon Steak
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Snip the rind of the gammon at 2 cm intervals. Pat dry.
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Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the steaks for 5 minutes per side, standing them on their fat edge for the last minute.
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Fry the pineapple rings in the pan for 2 minutes per side. Fry the eggs in the butter in a second pan.
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Serve the gammon topped with the egg and pineapple, with the pepper and chips.
Why It Works
Gammon is cured pork, and it already tastes of a day in the salt and smoke. That makes it one of the easiest cuts to cook, with nothing to season and no need for a sauce.
Snip the rind at 2 cm intervals so the steak does not curl as the fat shrinks. Pat it dry and fry in a little oil over medium heat for 5 minutes a side. Stand it on its fat edge for the last minute to crisp and brown it.
Fry the pineapple rings in the same pan for 2 minutes a side so they caramelise, and fry the eggs in a second pan, with the whites set and the yolks soft.
If your pan runs hot, check the steak at 4 minutes. It is cooked when the meat is pale pink all through, with no raw look. Serve with chips, or with peas and mustard on the side, and let the egg yolk run into the meat.
After You've Cooked It
Best eaten at once. Cooked gammon keeps in the fridge for 3 days.
What to Serve Alongside
- Chips
- Peas
- Mustard
- Parsley sauce
Still Wondering?
How long does Gammon Steak take to make?
About 17 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and 12 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 2.
What are the key tips for making Gammon Steak?
Snip the rind so it lies flat. Crisp the fat edge. If your pan runs hot, check at 4 minutes. Cook the egg last.
What should I serve with Gammon Steak?
Chips; Peas; Mustard; Parsley sauce.
How should Gammon Steak be stored?
Best eaten at once. Cooked gammon keeps in the fridge for 3 days.
Is Gammon Steak suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is gluten-free, high-protein and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Gammon Steak?
About 814 kcal per serving, with 62 g protein, 65 g carbohydrate and 34 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Gammon Steak Nutrition Facts
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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