Gammon Egg and Chips is a fantastic British pub food meal to make at home. We show you how to cook gammon steak - ham egg and chips as it is otherwise known!
Gammon, fried egg and chunky chips topped with pineapple rings. Served with tomatoes and peas, makes a great filling hardy meal any day of the week.
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How to cook Gammon Steaks - Ham Egg and Chips?
Cooking gammon in a pan is easy and quick. We will give you all the info you need, from how long to cook and what to serve with gammon steak in the below recipe card
Continue reading below for more tips on cooking gammon egg and chips.
📖 Step by Step Recipe
Gammon Steak - Ham Egg & Chips
Equipment
Ingredients
- 200 grams Chips - Use oven chips or make your own air-fried chips
- 2 Gammon Steaks
- 1 ½ tablespoon Olive Oil
- 8 Small Vine Tomatoes
- 4 Pineapple Rings - We used tinned
- 1 teaspoon Light Brown Sugar
- 160 grams Peas
- 2 Eggs - we used duck eggs
To serve
- Salt & Pepper
- Chilli Vinegar - Make your Own Chilli Vinegar
Instructions
- Cook 200 grams Chips in your favourite way. We cooked our homemade air fryer chips, but oven chips / frozen chips cooked on a baking tray is fine too! 15 minutes before the chips are cooked start cooking the rest of the meal.200 grams Chips
- Snip incisions into the rind and fat layer of the 2 Gammon Steaks. This step prevents the gammon from curling up during cooking.
- Place only ½ tablespoon of the 1 ½ tablespoon Olive Oil into a large frying pan, heat over medium-high heat. Add the 2 Gammon Steaks and cook for 3-6 minutes on each side. (Time depends on thickness of gammon steak)2 Gammon Steaks
- Meanwhile, place another ½ tablespoon of oil into a griddle pan (or another frying pan) on medium heat, add 8 Small Vine Tomatoes and 4 Pineapple RingsOptional - We like to sprinkle 1 teaspoon Light Brown Sugar on both sides of the pineapple to give them a caramelised finish.4 Pineapple Rings, 8 Small Vine Tomatoes, 1 teaspoon Light Brown Sugar
- Use the oil in the pan to coat the tomatoes. Turn the pineapple and cook until both sides are browned.160 grams Peas
- Cook 160 grams Peas in boiling water.
- In another frying pan, fry your 2 Eggs with the final ½ tablespoon of oil to your desired consistency. We use duck eggs cooked with a runny yolk!2 Eggs
- Once cooked, remove the gammon from the pan.
- Plate the gammon steaks together with the egg, chips, pineapple, tomatoes and peas. Season with Salt & Pepper and optional Chilli Vinegar.Salt & Pepper, Chilli Vinegar
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Our Gammon steak - Ham, egg and chips recipe was originally published on 08/08/2021. It was modified on 10/06/2024 with a simpler layout to make getting to the recipe card easier and improved advice.
Ingredients
Begin by gathering all the necessary ingredients
- Gammon Steak- Cut from the hind leg of pork, usually cured and often smoked. Typically sold in double packs, ready to cook at home. You can also slice it from a whole gammon joint.
- Ham as a Substitute- Use large thick slices of smoked cooked ham if gammon is unavailable. Warm them in a pan or serve cold.
- Eggs- Fried eggs, preferably duck eggs for their larger size, make a perfect topping for the gammon steak.
- Chips- Serve with chunky chips made from scratch, high-quality oven chips, or even frozen chips. Alternatively, try crispy air fryer sweet potato fries.
Optional Extras
The British classic, Gammon Egg and Chips as a meal, for us that's just the beginning! We prefer to take it up a notch, with these extras.
- Pineapple- Add a ring of pineapple for a touch of sweetness.
- Tomatoes Use vine-ripened cherry tomatoes or larger tomatoes as a substitute.
- Peas- Brighten up the dish with frozen peas. Boil them simply or try our pea puree recipe.
Equipment
You won't need many kitchen gadgets for this recipe; a couple of frying pan for the steaks and eggs. A small saucepan to boil the frozen peas. Optional griddle pan for tomatoes and pineapple, and a baking tray for those crispy chips will serve you well.
- Griddle Pan optional
- Baking Tray for chips
Instructions
Cook with confidence using our step-by-step guide for cooking gammon steaks, perfecting fried eggs, and all the extras that go with it.
Cook Chips First
Get your chips cooking first as they take the longest, we went for our air-fryer chips,
Oven chips or frozen chips cooked on a baking tray work great too! Start on the rest of the meal about 15 minutes before the chips are done.
How to stop gammon curling?
The first tip before cooking gammon steak is to cut small incisions into the rind and fat layer. This will prevent the gammon from curling while cooking, ensuring it cooks evenly on both sides.
The best way to cook gammon steaks is in a large frying pan. Heat olive oil in a large pan, then add the gammon steaks. Cook them a few minutes on each side
How long to cook gammon steaks?
Gammon steaks typically take between 3-6 minutes on each side (depending on the steak thickness).
Pineapple & Tomatoes
While that's cooking, put some more oil in another pan or griddle pan, and add small vine tomatoes and pineapple rings.
Swipe tomatoes with oil, add a sprinkle of brown sugar to caramelise the pineapple cook on both sides.
Peas
Next up, peas! Get them boiling in another pot. To add a bit of nutrition to this meal.
Fried Egg
We like to use duck eggs for our gammon egg and chips recipe, they are bigger than chicken eggs. The large runny yolk acts as a great creamy dip for the gammon and chips.
Cook eggs to your desired doneness. Now it's time to plate up quick whilst its all hot.
Serving Suggestions
Lay out the gammon egg and chips with your chosen extras- pineapple, tomatoes, and peas.
Season with salt and pepper. We recommend a splash of homemade chilli vinegar, too. It's absolutely delicious!
Sides
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Storage
Gammon is best enjoyed freshly cooked and still hot. If you do have leftovers, however, they can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheat
To reheat, gently heat slices in a frying pan or under the grill until heated through.
We hope you enjoy this Gammon steak recipe as much as we do?
FAQs
Let's tackle common questions about gammon steaks
Gammon is similar to bacon but cut from a different part of the pig and a lot thicker!
Unlike ham, gammon steak has to be cooked before serving. You can still use thick slices of ham instead to make ham, egg, and chips.
More Steak Recipes
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If you enjoy ham, egg, and chips, be sure to check out our other British dishes, such as pie mash and liquor or steak and ale pie.
Ian Malcolm McLeod says
can you cook a gammon steak in a steamer?
Nicholas Robert Parkes says
You have a lot of frying pans. Thanks forthe recipe!
Luke and Kay says
Hi Nicolas,
Thank you for taking the time to review the recipe for our gammon steak - ham eggs and chips dish. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed it! 🙂
Tara says
Such a fantastic and comforting meal! I love all those flavors, especially with the pineapple slices.
Kay says
Thank you for trying our Gammon steak ham egg and chips, Tara. We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed it! Those flavours are definitely comforting, and we love how the pineapple slices add a touch of sweetness. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on it!
Gloria says
What a great idea. Perfect for brunch or breakfast for dinner too.
Kay says
Thank you for trying our Gammon Steak Ham Egg and Chips, Gloria! We're so glad you enjoyed it. This dish is perfect for brunch or breakfast for dinner too. Thanks again for your feedback.
Chenée says
This was so delicious! I love the addition of grilled pineapple and tomatoes!
Kay says
Thank you for trying our Gammon steak ham, egg and chips, Chenee! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed it. The grilled pineapple and tomatoes add a delicious sweetness and juiciness that pairs perfectly with the gammon steak.
Gabby says
Very keen to give this a go for a weekend lunch. Such a great combination of flavours!
Kay says
We're so glad you enjoyed our Gammon steak ham egg and chips, Gabby! It's definitely a favourite around our house. 🙂 Thanks for giving it a try.
Mahy says
I could probably eat this for breakfast even. I love ALL the ingredients - so yummy!
Kay says
Thank you for trying our Gammon steak ham egg and chips Mahy, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the combination of flavours. We strive to create a menu that has something for everyone, and we're happy to know we hit the mark with this dish 🙂
Toni says
My kids really enjoyed this meal! It was a huge hit!
Kay says
Thanks, Toni
So pleased to hear your kids enjoyed the gammon 🙂
This is one of our kids favourite dinners lol
Audrey says
The pineapple is such a lovely touch
Kay says
Thanks, Audrey
Glad you like our Gammon egg and chips recipe
The pineapple is perfect with gammon ham 🙂
Enjoy!!
Liz says
This looks delicious! Love the add of the pineapple slices.
Kay says
Thanks, Liz
We love pineapple with our gammon, it just gives it that extra sweetness on the side 🙂
Enjoy!!