Guest Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Ham in Coca-Cola Based on the Nigella recipe. With this version we're not bothering with the 'crust' because the ham really will not be around that long to bother. Ingredients 2kg Gammon 2 litres Coca-Cola 1 Onion, peeled and halved Put the Gammon in a very large Saucepan and poor in the Coca-Cola. Add the Onion. Put the lid on and bring to the boil on the hob. Leave it bubbling gently for 2.5 - 3 hours. Serve immediately. Or allow to cool and keep it in the fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard and Jo Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I suppose the sugar in the coke coats the ham. Is it tasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Its absolutely DELICIOUS! Great for Sunday lunch, then cold in sarnies the next day (if there's any left!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavinia Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 I have also tried this recipe and it is absolutely gorgeous. I am using it again to do a cold buffet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusannenoZ Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 I have done it too, I now won't cook ham in any other way, delicious!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 You can also make it with chicken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 that'd be chicken in coca-cola-doo ?? Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 This is my first time in this part of the forum (I am ashamed to say ). The ham sounds gorgeous and very easy, which is a bonus as I burn salad. Will be giving it a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 WOW I did this yesterday for us, My M&D and my Aunte - they all lvoed it and it was incredibly easy. I couldn't fit the gammon and all the Coke into my largest pan at once, so I just kept topping up - only used half the bottle in the end, but it was fabulous. I would encourage everyone to give this a go.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Sounds Yum - I will do one this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spuddy Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 And for dessert why not try some pears poached in Lucozade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 And for dessert why not try some pears poached in Lucozade Oh, now you're just being silly!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Well,I cooked this yesterday & it was a huge success I also made the Sweetcon Pudding that Nigella recommends to go with it,& it was just delicious. Has anyone used the coke/ham juice to make the black bean soup that she also mentions? Ham sandwiches for lunch today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I have started cooking this for the kids dinner but I only thought that it needed cooking for an hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnrob Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Try the version with Cherry Coke from a later book - it's even better With that she recommends cooking red cabbage in the left over Coke and I can vouch for that fact that it's delicious too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocobo Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 I made this today for my mum, dad and brother- they were very impressed- but I made a smaller amount than in the recipe I only used a 625g piece of gammon, It was cheap to make, and my brother whos at uni wishes he'd discovered the recipe earlier this year.. Thumbsa up to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnrob Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Did you do the Coke or Cherry Coke version? Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocobo Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Normal coke- with some chinese 5 spice, mint and stuff in, wanted to try cherry coke but couldn't find any.. wanna try that as well though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnrob Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I think the cherry coke is nicer. If I remember correctly, I couldn't find a bottle of it when I needed it and ended up using several cans instead. I like her insistence that you only use the 'full fat' version too Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocobo Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I had to use several mini bottles as my mum didn't want to carry a two litre bottle back from work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 I do my coca-cola ham overnight in the slow cooker, and add a couple of chilli peppers to the cola to give it a bit of a kick - it's delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 wish me luck - I've currently got a saucepan bubbling away to serve to two very VERY sceptical men! Shouldn't have told them it was cooked in Cherry Coke til AFTER they'd eaten it I think!! Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnrob Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Let us know what they thought of it - I'm sure they loved it! Nigella does have some 'odd' recipes. There's a great recipe for sticky toffee pudding that requires you to put the mixture in a dish and then pour over a litre of boiling water! It looks a right mess but sorts itself out beautifully in the oven and is truly delicious Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Nigella does have some 'odd' recipes. There's a great recipe for sticky toffee pudding that requires you to put the mixture in a dish and then pour over a litre of boiling water! It looks a right mess but sorts itself out beautifully in the oven and is truly delicious Rob Yes I made that once out of curiosity....and wasn't disappointed....it was delish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
