Slow-roasted ham with lemon, garlic & sage
Pork shoulder and dry white wine come together in this Polish pork β 90 minutes, 13 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 13 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for oven and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 13 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
How to make it
- Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
- Bash the garlic, sage, lemon zest, salt and pepper together using a pestle and mortar until the mixture becomes a paste.
- Stir in the oil, then spread the mixture over the pork shoulder, avoiding the skin on top.
- Score the skin using a sharp knife, then rub a large pinch of salt into the skin.
- Tie the pork together using kitchen string.
- Line a large baking tray with a double layer of foil and put the pork on top, skin-side up.
- Bring the sides of the foil up around the pork to create a parcel, then pour the wine into the tray around the sides.
- Transfer to the oven and reduce the temperature to 140C/120C fan/gas 1.
- Roast for 4-5 hrs, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork reads 70C.
- Turn the oven up to 240C/220C fan/gas 9. 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. Season to taste.
- 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.
- Leave to rest for 20 mins before slicing.
- Serve with the sauce drizzled over.
You'll use: Oven Β· Saucepan Β· Pan Β· Baking tray
Ingredient substitutions
- Lemon
- lime Β· 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
- White Wine
- chicken or vegetable stock + 1 tsp vinegar
What to serve with Slow-roasted ham with lemon, garlic & sage
Tips & common questions
How long does Slow-roasted ham with lemon, garlic & sage take to make?
About 90 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 13 steps and 7 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lemon?
Try lime. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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