Gammon With Irish-Style Mash

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

Gammon With Irish-Style Mash - A Traditional Irish Delicacy

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

567

Sugar

Fat

30g

Gammon With Irish-Style Mash is a popular and traditional Irish dish that dates back to the 16th century. Ireland has a rich culinary heritage that is well known for its hearty, warming, and flavor-packed dishes. This dish is usually enjoyed during the colder seasons as it provides a warming and satisfying meal. The gammon in this recipe refers to the hind leg of pork meat, which is usually cured or smoked. It is similar to bacon or ham but has a milder and juicier taste. The Irish-style mash is a creamy and buttery mashed potato dish and is a staple side dish in Irish cuisine. It's usually served with cabbage and other green vegetables. This combination of flavors is perfect for a comforting meal that reminds you of home.

Instructions

1.	Peel and chop the potatoes into small chunks.
2.	Place them in a pan of cold salted water and bring to a boil, simmer for 20 minutes or until cooked.
3.	Drain the water and mash the potatoes, add milk and mustard. Mix well.
4.	Shred the cabbage and finely chop the spring onion.
5.	Grate the cheddar cheese and mix it with the cabbage and onion. Set aside.
6.	Cook the gammon steaks on a hot griddle or in a frying pan for 2-3 minutes on each side until it's cooked and browned.
7.	Cut tomatoes into quarters, place them on the plate.
8.	Serve the gammon steak on top of the tomatoes and with the Irish-style mash on the side, Add butter and herb as needed.

PROS

This dish is a satisfying and hearty meal that can warm you up on a cold day.
The gammon meat is a flavorful and juicy delicacy while the Irish-style mash is creamy and flavorful.

It’s straightforward to prepare even for inexperienced home cooks.

CONS

One of the main drawbacks of a dish like Gammon is that it tends to be high in fat and sodium, and people with high blood pressure should be careful when consuming it.

It’s not a vegan dish and can’t be served to people allergic to pork meat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Gammon steaks are high in protein, which can help keep your muscles healthy. The increase in protein can also help you stay fuller for longer periods.
Moreover, potatoes are a great source of vitamins C and B6, potassium, and fiber. Cabbage is also an excellent source of vitamins C and K and fiber.

	700 g potatoes
	75 ml milk
	1 tablespoon mustard
	1 cabbage
	1/2 bunch spring onion
	125 g cheddar cheese
	4 gammon steaks
	2 tomatoes