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Slow-roasted ham with lemon, garlic & sage
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.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Slow-roasted ham with lemon, garlic & sage take?
6 hr all in โ 10 min prep, 5 hr 30 min cook, 20 min rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Baking tray, Saucepan, Mortar and pestle.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 15 g.
What can I use instead?
garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) โ garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove โ ยผ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing. lemon โ lime. Same acidity, different perfume. Taste before you repeat the squeeze. pork โ mushroom. Chopped mushrooms plus a splash of soy. Different dish, same comfort.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.