Gammon Steak

Gammon steak with caramelised pineapple is a favourite sweet-and-savoury pairing of British-American cooking – a simple yet striking dish.

1. With a sharp knife cut a few nicks into the edge of the gammon steaks, so they do not hump up under the heat and cook nicely flat.

2. In a pan heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and fry the gammon steaks golden in 3-4 minutes per side – the edges lightly browning.

3. In the same pan, in the rendered juices, fry the pineapple rings all round until the edges caramelise and start to smell fragrant.

4. Separately, in a little oil, fry 4 eggs sunny-side up so the white sets but the yolk stays soft.

5. Onto each gammon steak goes a pineapple ring, then a fried egg.

6. Serve immediately, sprinkled with freshly ground pepper – it is best warm.

Tip: The sweet pineapple nicely counterpoints the salty gammon – this contrast is the essence of the dish.