Slow cooker smoky gammon stew

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I do love my slow cooker but admittedly, I don’t use it as often as I mean to. One of my favourite dishes that I always make in the slow cooker is a stew. I’ve been fancying something a bit different to a beef and vegetable stew, so I bought a gammon joint, and then just randomly chucked loads of ingredients in to make this smoky gammon stew; it turned out lovely! Perfect for a cold winter day. It’s also completely syn free on Slimming World!

Slow cooker smoky gammon stew - ingredients with gammon

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 1 medium gammon joint (smoked or unsmoked) (Gammon joints are quite salty, so unless you like your food really salty, I recommend boiling for it for 10 or 15 minutes first.)
  • 1 tin of baked beans
  • 1 tin of chopped tomatoes
  • 1 red pepper, diced (into approx 1 cm pieces)
  • 1 large carrot, diced (into approx 1 cm pieces)
  • 2 x shallots, finely diced
  • 1 tsp lazy garlic (or 1 crushed garlic clove)
  • 1/4 tsp mixed herbs
  • 1/4 tsp mild chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • 200 ml stock, using 1/2 a ham stock cube

Method

  • Add the tin of beans and tomatoes to the slow cooker, then mix in the pepper, carrot and shallots.
  • Add the herbs and spices, setting aside a little smoked paprika to sprinkle on the gammon joint.
  • Stir in the stock, until everything is well combined.
  • Place the gammon joint on top of the mixture, then sprinkle with the remaining smoked paprika.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker then cook on low for 4 hours, or until the gammon is thoroughly cooked (tested using a meat thermometer if you have one).
  • Carefully remove the gammon from the slow cooker, placing onto a large plate or chopping board.
  • Using two forks, roughly shred it and then add back to the slow cooker.
  • Mix the gammon into the stew, and serve piping hot with some extra speedy veg.
  • Enjoy!

Slow cooker smoky gammon stew - ingredients

Slow cooker smoky gammon stew - gammon shredded

Slow cooker smoky gammon stew served

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Stacey

I’m Stacey, a bookworm (or should that be dragon?!) from a quaint hamlet on the outskirts of Lincolnshire. In my late 30s, I’m a devoted mum to two wonderful boys who are both autistic—a unique aspect that makes them different, not less. I also share my home with my husband and Barney, my lovable Frenchie x Beagle.

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5 Comments

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  2. Its looks tasty… you making me feel hungry… I am definitely gonna try one 🙂

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