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Slow-Roasted Ham With Lemon, Garlic & Sage
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Slow-Roasted Ham With Lemon, Garlic & Sage

Slow-Roasted Ham With Lemon, Garlic & Sage is a classic Polish dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Garlic, Lemon, Pork Shoulder and Dry White Wine, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Polish cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Bigos (Hunters Stew).

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Ingredients

  • Garlic5 chopped cloves
  • LemonZest of 1
  • Salt15g
  • Black Pepper10g
  • Vegetable Oil50 ml
  • Pork Shoulder2kg
  • Dry White Wine500ml

Step-by-Step Instructions

15 steps

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Step 1

Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.

Step 2

Bash the garlic, sage, lemon zest, salt and pepper together using a pestle and mortar until the mixture becomes a paste.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Stir in the oil, then spread the mixture over the pork shoulder, avoiding the skin on top.

Step 4

Score the skin using a sharp knife, then rub a large pinch of salt into the skin.

Step 5

Tie the pork together using kitchen string.

Step 6

Line a large baking tray with a double layer of foil and put the pork on top, skin-side up.

Step 7

Bring the sides of the foil up around the pork to create a parcel, then pour the wine into the tray around the sides.

Step 8

Transfer to the oven and reduce the temperature to 140C/120C fan/gas 1.

Step 9🥧 Bake⏱️ 4-5 hrs

Roast for 4-5 hrs, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork reads 70C.

Step 10

Turn the oven up to 240C/220C fan/gas 9.

Step 11⏱️ 10-15 mins

Carefully spoon the pork roasting juices from the pan into a saucepan and cook over a medium heat for 10-15 mins, or until reduced by a third.

Step 12

Season to taste.

Step 13⏱️ 10-15 mins

Meanwhile, arrange the foil around the meat so only the skin is exposed, then return to the oven for 10-15 mins until the skin is puffed up and browned all over.

Step 14⏱️ 20 mins

Leave to rest for 20 mins before slicing.

Step 15✨ Serve

Serve with the sauce drizzled over.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Slow-Roasted Ham With Lemon, Garlic & Sage carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

To substitute whole eggs in baking, unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana, or a commercial egg replacer can work smoothly depending on whether the recipe is sweet or savory.

Chef Technique Tips

Resist the urge to open the oven door during the first two-thirds of the baking cycle. Opening the door vents trapped heat and steam, which can cause delicate baked goods to deflate or lose their rise.

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