Robs Christmas ham with fennel coleslaw Recipe

Name: Robs Christmas ham with fennel coleslaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams apricot preserves (jam); 185 millilitres sherry dried; 1 large ham leg, cooked (cold); 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 7 each star anise ground with mortar and pestle; 95 grams brown sugar soft; 1/4 each cabbage purple, cut into thin strips; 1/4 each cabbage cut into thin strips; 2 each fennel bulb finely shaved; 6 each radishes cut into thin rounds; 2 each red chili peppers de-seeded and finely sliced; 1/2 each onions finely sliced; 2 each carrots grated; 1 each lemon juice; 4 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin; 1 tablespoon prepared mustard seeded; 250 grams yogurt, plain; 3 large herbs handfuls of herbs (such as parsley, dill, basil, chives, tarragon), roughly chopped

Servings: persons

500 grams apricot preserves (jam)
185 millilitres sherry dried
1 large ham leg, cooked (cold)
1 tablespoon cinnamon
7 each star anise ground with mortar and pestle
95 grams brown sugar soft
1/4 each cabbage purple, cut into thin strips
1/4 each cabbage cut into thin strips
2 each fennel bulb finely shaved
6 each radishes cut into thin rounds
2 each red chili peppers de-seeded and finely sliced
1/2 each onions finely sliced
2 each carrots grated
1 each lemon juice
4 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
1 tablespoon prepared mustard seeded
250 grams yogurt, plain
3 large herbs handfuls of herbs (such as parsley, dill, basil, chives, tarragon), roughly chopped

1
For the ham:
2
Stir jam and sherry in a pan over a medium heat until it forms a sticky spread.
3
Preheat oven to 180C.
4
Prepare ham by lifting off skin but leaving fat.
5
Score fat into diamonds 2.5cm deep (to get the glaze flavour into the meat).
6
Mix cinnamon with star anise and rub into the fat.
7
Spread two-thirds of apricot glaze over ham (keep the rest for basting).
8
Press brown sugar over the top, ensuring sugar gets into score marks.
9
Put ham in a roasting tin, add 2cm water and cook for 11 1/2 hours, basting with remaining glaze from time to time.
10
Check it every 20 minutes to avoid burning.
11
Serve with fennel coleslaw (see recipe), a favourite chutney, mustard and crusty bread.
12
For the fennel coleslaw:
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Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
14
Gently toss together and season to taste.

360

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 grams apricot preserves (jam), 185 millilitres sherry dried, 1 large ham leg, cooked (cold), 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Robs Christmas ham with fennel coleslaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Robs Christmas ham with fennel coleslaw

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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