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ENTERTAINER SMOKED BONELESS GAMMON R89.99/KG; FOOD LOVER’S MARKET A generously sized gammon that packs a punch. It has a pleasant smokiness with balanced seasoning. The rich meat matches well with a glaze. It’s moist, looks appealing and has a lovely texture. Big enough for an entire family.

UNCOOKED BONELESS G R89.99/KG; PICK N PAY A delicious option with a good smokiness that is not overpowering. It’s rich and succulent, but not too heavy, and strikes a balance between smokey and salty – it works really well with a glaze. The tasters found the texture slightly dry. It sliced well.

UNCOOKED DEBONED GAMMON R94.99/KG; WOOLWORTHS Full of flavour, this gammon ticks all the boxes: smokey, salty, and sweet when brushed with a glaze. It has a lovely balance of flavours and is perfectly cured. The texture is on the chewy side, but the meat is consistent in colour and its shape makes it easy to carve. Succulent and tasty!

LIMITED EDITION BONELESS GAMMON R89.99/KG; CHECKERS Good shape and colour, and deliciously juicy. Tasters thought the flavour was a little too subtle and would have liked a stronger smokiness. They thought a lovely glaze would balance the flavours well. It held its shape perfectly after cooking and carved effortlessly.

UNCOOKED BONE-IN GAMMON R89.99/KG; WOOLWORTHS This is a full-flavoured gammon with a lovely hit of smoke that our testers thoroughly enjoyed. It’s meaty and rich in flavour, with well-balanced seasoning. A true crowd-pleaser with a tender texture. The meat held its shape and sliced beautifully.

R79.99/KG; CHECKERS Dark in colour, this gammon has a good balance of smokiness and seasoning, and we found the juicy texture delightful. Our tasters thought the flavour was a little too subtle and it had a slight synthetic taste.