The recipe for the traditional braise of Burgundy may have changed slightly, but one ingredient remains non-negotiable: a bottle of the region's red wine.
If a ham is the ruler of the Christmas table, a well-made glaze is its crown. Here some of our leading culinary lights share their favourite formulas. It's brush hour.
Layer these quick pickles into sourdough sandwiches filled with leg ham and Gruyère before toasting, or keep them on hand to serve with smoked trout or gravlax.
You'll fall in love with this turmeric cauliflower piccalilli. They're a perfect match with sliced ham and buttermilk biscuits, the savoury American cousin to scones.
Devilled ham with cornichons and cheddar recipe - Combine ingredients (except cornichons, cheddar and bread) in a bowl, season to taste and press into a jar.
Split pea and ham soup with ham and cheddar jaffles recipe - Heat butter in a large saucepan over low-medium heat. Add onion, fennel and garlic and sauté until tender (6-8 minutes).
Five-cheese and ham triple-decker toastie recipe - Preheat oven to 180C. Stir ricotta, cheddar, provolone and parmesan in a bowl to combine, and season to taste.
What's not to love about a bourbon-spiked fruity glaze for your Christmas ham? We've doubled the peach goodness by pairing it with a tangy peach relish and cooking the fruit only briefly to maintain its fresh flavour.
Christmas ham: the gift that keeps on giving. Not only can all the elements of these pizze be prepared ahead, but the flavours intensify, too. Win-win. Start at least a day ahead to pickle the pineapple, and prove the pizza dough.
Is Hawaiian pizza your guilty pleasure? If so, this one’s for you. Inspired by Bar Brosé’s “late-night sandwich”, this is all about tangy pineapple pickle and excellent leg ham and Gruyère.
Peach, basil, jamón and pumpernickel salad recipe - Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat, add pumpernickel and fry, turning with a spatula, until crisp (6-8 minutes). Drain on paper towels and leave to cool.
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for broad bean, crisp pancetta and poached egg salad by Alex Kearns from Neutral Bay Bar & Dining and Glebe Point Diner.