Gammon

usgb/ˈɡæmən/
noun

A type of meat, which is the hind leg of a pig that is cured or smoked.

For dinner, we will have roast gammon with mashed potatoes.
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Often appears as...

  • roast gammon
  • gammon steak
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Hind Leg Meat

Refers specifically to the hind leg of pork cured or smoked, often prepared for special occasions.

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We often have gammon for Easter in my family.
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British Dish

Mainly a British English term, less common in American English where 'ham' is used more.

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In the UK, gammon is a traditional meal on Boxing Day.
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