Roast Gammon with Crackling

• 1 (4 lb) (2 kg) piece Danish unsmoked gammon corner

This is one of the easiest roast joints to prepare. If a mild cured, unsmoked gammon joint is used there is no need to soak it.

Wash and dry the gammon. Using a sharp knife, score the rind in a criss-cross diagonal pattern. Wrap the joint tightly in kitchen foil and place in a roasting tin. The foil should remain round the joint for the first 20 minutes of cooking time to help keep the