Mum who slow-cooked gammon for seven hours left mortified thanks to hilarious mistake
Updated: 24 Dec 2020, 14:04
THERE S no denying that Christmas lunch is the most important meal of the year - so in the run up to the special day, it s only natural to want to get some practice in.
One woman who knows a little something about this is Lauren Mackay.
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Laura Mackay thought she d practice making gammon for ChristmasCredit: Kennedy News and Media
Earlier this month, the mum-of-two, 27, from Aldershot, Hampshire, thought she d prepare some gammon for dinner by leaving it in her slow cooker all day.
That morning, Laura - who works as an NHS rehab support worker - took it out of the fridge, soaked it in water for an hour, glazed it with honey and then left it on a low heat for seven hours.
James says: “The day before, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil.
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Prep your veggies by blanching them for three to six minutes, depending on the sizeCredit: Getty
“Blanch each type of veg individually for three to six mins, depending on the size. Remove with a slotted spoon, plunge into ice-cold water, then drain.
“Put the veg on a tray and store in the fridge. On the day, just before it’s time to serve the main course, bring a large pan of water to the boil, add the veg and cook for two to three minutes.