Get the latest OK! breaking news on WhatsAppOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More infoJoin us on WhatsApp Hosting a New Year’s Day lunch or dinner? If you’re looking for a recipe that’s sure to wow guests while also reducing some of the stress that entertaining can bring, we’ve got you covered. Slow cookers may have developed a reputation for being used exclusively for stews and casseroles, but that’s a misconception. In reality, slow cookers can make everything from melt-in-the-mouth joints of meat to warming hot chocolates. This honey and mustard ham in cider recipe is a great addition to any New Year’s Day get together and besides tasting delicious, comes with the added bonus of the slow cooker doing most of the hard work for you. So, simply prep the dish, turn the slow cooker on and be the host with the most without spending all of your time in the kitchen… Honey and mustard ham in cider Serves 10
This honey mustard ham recipe is a great option if you’re hosting guests this New Year
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Ingredients 2 large oranges, sliced 1.5kg boneless gammon joint 20–25 cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1 star anise 1 bay leaf 500ml cider 6 tbsp honey 1 tbsp mustard Method Place half the orange slices in the bottom of the slow cooker and place the ham on top. Add the cloves, cinnamon, star anise, bay leaf and cider and cook on high for 4–5 hours or low for 7–8 hours. Allow to cool. You can also stud the ham with cloves for extra flavour, if you like. Place the remaining orange slices in an ovenproof dish and place the ham on top. Trim the skin and/or fat off the ham until just a thin layer of fat remains, then score it in a crisscross pattern. Brush the ham with the honey and mustard, then cook in an oven preheated to 190˚C for 25–30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes. Looking for something different? Try this slow cooker mulled wine brisket… Mulled wine brisket Serves 6
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Ingredients 1kg piece of beef brisket 1 carrot, chopped (skin left on) 2 bay leaves 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary 1 red onion, chopped 400g tin of chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato purée 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 cinnamon stick 400ml mulled wine 300ml rich beef stock 1 slice of orange Salt and pepper, to taste Method Heat a nonstick frying pan over a high heat on the hob, then place the beef in the pan and sear on all sides until just browned all over. Place all the remaining ingredients in the slow cooker, stir, then turn the meat in the liquid to coat and season to taste. Cook on high for 7–8 hours. Shred the meat with two forks. Serve with creamy mash and seasonal vegetables. Recipes extracted from Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Slow Cooker Book Even Easier by Nathan Anthony (Ebury Press, £20)
