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BONELESS GAMMON
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SMOKED GAMMON ABOUT R85.99/KG; FOOD LOVER’S MARKET
This generously sized gammon has a pleasant smokiness. There’s a good balance of seasoning without it tasting too processed or salty. This cut has a rich, meaty flavour, and is delicious when brushed with apricot jam. It also cooks and carves beautifully.
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UNCOOKED DEBONED GAMMON ABOUT R89.99/KG; WOOLWORTHS
The meat carves easily and has a very natural appearance and texture. The flavours are well balanced and there’s a good amount of salt. The netting removes easily and the meat holds its shape well after cooking. Succulent and tasty!
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UNCOOKED SMOKED BONELESS GAMMON ABOUT R79.99/KG; PNP
A dark-coloured gammon that’s flavourful and very moist. The smokey flavour comes through beautifully and the overall taste is balanced. This gammon is cured, so we boiled it: baking would have made it too salty. The netting removes easily; the meat holds together well during slicing.
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BONELESS GAMMON ABOUT R79.95/KG; MAKRO
This joint has a lovely rustic appearance. It holds its shape well after cooking, though we struggled to remove the netting once the meat had cooked. Tasters felt it had a synthetic flavour, too much salt and brine, and that the texture was slightly dry. The gammon carves beautifully.
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