Jubilee Ham

Directions

1. 1
   Put the gammon joint in a large pan.
2. 2
   Cover with water.
3. 3
   Add the peeled and halved onion, peppercorns, star anise, bay leaf, and orange zest.
4. 4
   Bring to a boil; partially cover and simmer for 1 hour 45 minutes, or 30 minutes per 500g (1lb).
5. 5
   Meanwhile, put all the glaze ingredients in a bowl and whizz with a hand blender until you have a smooth texture.
6. 6
   Once the gammon is cooked; cool in the stock; remove.
7. 7
   Preheat the oven to gas 7, 200 degrees Celsius, fan 200 degrees Celsius. Using a sharp knife, strip the rind off the gammon joint and score the fat in a diamond pattern.
8. 8
   Put the joint in a roasting pan and spread the glaze over the fat.
9. 9
   Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until sticky and golden.
10. 10
    Cool before carving into thick slices.