Keto Gammon Joint Dinner is an ideal low-carb & high-protein meal that satisfies cravings and adheres to keto dietary requirements. Rich, savory tastes are developed by slow-cooking or gently roasting the gammon joint. Gammon Joint Dinner is perfect for anybody wishing to have a healthy, satisfying supper because each dish only contains 2g of net carbohydrates and a substantial 50g of protein. To finish the meal, this dish may be served with keto side dishes like roasted vegetables like Brussels & cauliflower mash. Keto Gammon Joint Dinner is great for meal planning because leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for up to four days in an airtight container or frozen well for up to a month. Reheat well before serving for a tasty, high-protein dinner at any time.
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STATS:
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Serving size: 1 slice of gammon
- Cook time: 2.5 hours
- Cuisine: British
- Total time: 3 hours
- Course: Dinner
- Diet: Keto, Low Carb
- Serving: 6
EQUIPMENT:
- Paper towel
- Slow cooker
- Meat thermometer
- Small bowl
- Roasting pan
- Brush
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
- 1.5kg gammon joint
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- One tbsp. Dijon mustard
- Two tbsp. brown Erythritol
- 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 garlic pieces
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- Fresh thyme or rosemary
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INSTRUCTION:
- Wash the gammon joint with cold water to eliminate the additional brine on the gammon joints.
- Pat dries the gammon joints by using paper towels.
- Add the smoked paprika, black pepper, chopped garlic, and chicken stock with the gammon joint in a slow cooker.
- Simmer for around 1 & ½ hours, or till the inner temperature ranges 190°F.
- Combine the Erythritol, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl to make the glaze.
- Turn the oven on to 400°F.
- After the slow cooker has finished cooking, take the gammon out and put the gammon joint in a roasting pan.
- Drizzle olive oil on the gammon joint and brush liberally with the glaze. You may optionally sprinkle some fresh rosemary or thyme on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes or until golden and crispy on the exterior, basting periodically with the glaze.
- To enable the fluids to disperse, allow the gammon joints to rest for ten minutes before slicing.
- Serve the gammon joints with keto-friendly sides like roasted vegetables, cauliflower mash, or a simple green salad.
TIPS:
- Increase the amount of Erythritol or use sugar-free maple syrup if you want your glaze sweeter.
- Roasting produces a crunchy, aromatic surface, while slow simmering and also keeps the gammon moist and soft.
- Ensuring the gammon joints are properly cooked; requires constantly checking the inner temperature.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can store the remaining gammon joints in a sealed container and keep the joints for three days.
FREEZER:
- We can wrap the gammon joints in aluminum foil or plastic wrap to avoid these joints getting freezer burn and then put these gammon joints in a sealed container and store them for more than 3 months.
FAQs:
Is this gammon joint dinner low in carbs content?
- This gammon joint dinner is comprised of only 1g net carbs, 2g carbs, 1g fiber, and 50g of protein is present in per serving of this dish.
Can we store this gammon joint dinner?
- We would transfer this gammon joint dinner to the sealed box and keep it for 3 days in the fridge. If we want to freeze this gammon joint dinner then we have to wrap the gammon joints put these joints in a sealed box to avoid getting them frozen and store these joints for 3 months.
Will I utilize different meat to make this gammon joint dinner?
- The appropriate cut of meat to make this gammon joint dinner is obviously the gammon joints but we would also make this dish with the pork loin or pork shoulders; but the cooking time may be different for each cut.
What to serve with this gammon joint dinner?
- We can serve this gammon joint dinner with Keto-friendly sides like mixed green salad, Roasted Brussels sprouts, green beans, or cauliflower mash.
Will I make this gammon joint dinner in the oven in place of using the slow cooker?
- We would simply roast the gammon joint dinner in the oven at 300 degrees F for around 2 to 2.5 hours till it gets tender after that we apply the glaze on the gammon joint and roast further for final roasting at 400 degrees F.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 450 kcal
Net Carbs: 1g
Iron: 2mg
Total carbs: 2g
Vitamin A: 80 IU
Fiber: 1g
Calcium: 25mg
Protein: 50g
Iron: 2mg
Serving size: 1 slice of gammon with sides
Sodium: 650mg
Potassium: 600mg