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Campfire Gammon Stew Recipe

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A hearty and flavorful campfire stew featuring tender gammon, a medley of vegetables, smoky paprika, and warming spices, slow-cooked to perfection for a comforting meal ideal for cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 600g gammon

Vegetables

  • 2 onions, roughly chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 celery stick, chopped
  • 2 peppers, deseeded and chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed

Pantry Items

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chilli powder (optional)
  • 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 x 400g cans haricot beans, drained and rinsed

Instructions

  1. Prepare gammon: Remove the rind and fat from the gammon and soak it in a pan of water in the fridge overnight to reduce excess salt.
  2. Sauté vegetables: Heat the vegetable oil in a large flameproof or ovenproof casserole over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery, cooking for 10 minutes while stirring regularly until the vegetables soften.
  3. Add remaining vegetables and spices: Stir in peppers, crushed garlic, tomato purée, smoked paprika, and optional chilli powder. Cook for another 2 minutes to develop the flavors.
  4. Add liquids and seasoning: Pour in chopped tomatoes along with water used to rinse cans. Season the mixture well and stir in Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and bay leaves.
  5. Simmer and bake: Place the gammon into the casserole, cover, and bring the stew to a simmer on the stovetop. Then transfer the covered casserole to a preheated oven at 170°C (150°C fan/gas mark 3) and cook for 3 hours until the meat is tender.
  6. Finish stew: Carefully remove the casserole from the oven and return it to medium heat on the stovetop. Add the drained haricot beans and simmer for 10 minutes until beans are heated through.
  7. Shred gammon and serve: Use two forks to shred the gammon in the stew. Serve the hearty stew immediately for best flavor and warmth.
  8. Storage instructions: Allow leftover stew to cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Defrost frozen stew overnight in the fridge prior to reheating until piping hot.

Notes

  • Soaking gammon overnight helps reduce saltiness and improves flavor.
  • You can omit chilli powder for a milder stew.
  • Use a flameproof casserole to allow for stovetop to oven cooking.
  • Ensure the stew is piping hot when reheating for safe consumption.
  • This stew freezes well and makes excellent leftovers.

Keywords: campfire stew, gammon stew, comforting stew, slow-cooked stew, British stew recipe

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