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Gammon with pineapple salsa

Gammon with pineapple salsa

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The combination of salty gammon and succulent pineapple works perfectly in this recipe.

Prep time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 10-15 mins
Serves: 4

Ingredients

This tangy salsa also goes well with grilled or barbecued fish or roast pork. You can make it a day in advance and chill until required. For a fiery flavour, add a dash of Tabasco sauce or 5ml (1tsp) finely chopped red chilli pepper.

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200g can pineapple rings in juice1/2 red pepper, finely diced
4 spring onions, trimmed and finely chopped
30ml (2tbsp) fresh chopped coriander
10ml (2tsp) white wine vinegar
4 gammon steaks
10ml (2tsp) honey
5ml (1tsp) smooth mustard

Method

To make the salsa, drain the pineapple rings, reserving 30ml (2tbsp) of the juice. Finely chop the pineapple and place in a bowl with the reserved juice, red pepper, spring onions, coriander and vinegar. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Snip the rind of each gammon steak with scissors. Cook under a medium-hot grill for 4-5 mins on each side until just cooked. Mix together the honey and mustard and brush over the steaks. Cook for a further 1-2 mins, then serve topped with the pineapple salsa.

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Nutritional information per portion

Calories 380(kcal)

This nutritional information is only a guide and is based on 2,000 calories per day. For more information on eating a healthy diet, please visit the Food Standards Agency website.

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.