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Campfire Gammon Stew Recipe

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This hearty Campfire Stew features tender gammon slow-cooked with a medley of vegetables, smoky paprika, and haricot beans to create a rich, flavorful dish perfect for cozy evenings. The stew is simmered gently in the oven to develop deep flavors and melt-in-the-mouth gammon.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 600g gammon

Vegetables & Aromatics

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

Seasonings & Sauces

  • 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

Beans

  • 2 x 400g cans haricot beans, drained and rinsed

Instructions

  1. Prepare Gammon: Remove the rind and fat from the gammon, then soak it in a pan of water in the fridge overnight. This step helps to remove some of the salt from the gammon for a balanced flavor.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Heat the vegetable oil in a large flameproof casserole or ovenproof pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery, cooking for about 10 minutes while stirring regularly until the vegetables start to soften.
  3. Add Peppers and Spices: Stir in the chopped peppers, crushed garlic, tomato purée, smoked paprika, and optional chili powder. Cook for another 2 minutes to allow the spices to release their aromas.
  4. Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Pour in the chopped tomatoes along with a little water used to swill out the cans. Season the mixture well, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and bay leaves to enhance the stew’s depth and complexity.
  5. Combine and Simmer in Oven: Heat your oven to 170°C (150°C fan)/gas mark 3. Place the gammon into the casserole, cover it, and bring the mixture to a simmer on the stovetop. Then transfer the covered casserole to the oven and cook for 3 hours until the gammon becomes tender and infused with the stew’s flavors.
  6. Finish on Stovetop: Carefully remove the casserole from the oven and return it to a medium heat on the stovetop. Add the drained haricot beans and simmer gently for 10 minutes to heat the beans through thoroughly.
  7. Shred and Serve: Using two forks, shred the cooked gammon into bite-sized pieces directly in the stew to mix well. Serve the stew piping hot for a comforting meal.
  8. Storage: To store leftovers, allow the stew to cool completely before placing it in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to three days or freeze for up to two months. When reheating, defrost in the fridge overnight and reheat until piping hot.

Notes

  • Soaking the gammon overnight helps reduce excess saltiness.
  • Chilli powder is optional—add according to your heat preference.
  • Use a flameproof casserole dish suitable for both stovetop and oven cooking.
  • The stew keeps well and flavors improve after a day, making it ideal for meal prep.
  • Make sure to shred the gammon after cooking to easily blend with the stew’s ingredients.

Keywords: Campfire stew, gammon stew, hearty stew, slow-cooked stew, British comfort food, gammon recipes, winter stew

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