A favourite for Christmas, a baked ham is an easy way ... and skim away any impurities. Leave the ham to simmer, allowing 20 minutes per 450g(1lb). Pre-heat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5.
Many supermarket hams are pre-cut spiral hams. These make the slicing and serving easy but tend to dry out easily, while a whole uncut ham stays juicier. Once you've chosen your ham, it's time to ...
Bake for 10–15 minutes until golden brown. Leave to cool completely before slicing. Serve the ham with the buttered new potatoes, a selection of salad vegetables, the boiled eggs and salad cream.