Gammon rashers are versatile and the perfect dinner this Valentines Day! A quick and easy dinner, for even the most novice of cooks, and one that delivers on flavour. We all know that the combo of pineapple and gammon is a classic pairing. So why not try sweet and spicy. Walnuts are also a great source of nutrients and add an extra bit of crunch.

Liven up your dinner and wake up your taste buds by adding a salsa. Avoiding carbs? Serve it with a salad. For something more substantial then add some potato wedges on the side. A fresh idea to go with your gammon– and taking a bit of inspiration from a Waldorf salad. It’s sweet and tangy, crunchy and with a bit of spice and pairs brilliantly with the savoury taste of bacon or gammon.

2 Granny Smith apples (finely diced) or your favourite eating apple

2 limes (juiced)

1 jalapeño/medium green chilli (seeded/finely chopped)

1/2 medium red onion (finely diced)

1/2 cup toasted walnuts (chopped)

1/4 cup cilantro (finely chopped)

Gammon Rashers

Mixed salad leaves

To make the salsa:

1. Place a small frying pan over a medium heat. Add the walnuts and cook for 3-5 minutes, until lightly toasted. Remove from the pan to cool and then roughly chop.
2. Remove the core and chop the apples (unpeeled) finely and add to a large bowl with the lime juice. Stir to combine.
3. Finely dice the red onion.
4. Deseed the chillies and remove the white ribs (or leave the seeds in if you prefer the extra heat). Finely chop.
5. Add the onion, chilli, and walnuts to the apples and stir to combine. Refrigerate until serving. Ideally leave for at least 30mins to let the flavours mix.

To cook the gammon rashers:

1. Preheat the grill to a high heat.
2. Brush the gammon rashers with a little olive oil.
3. Grill the chops for 3-5 minutes each side, until golden and cooked through.

Freshly grilled gammon