Put the Smoked Ham joint into a very large saucepan and cover completely with water… Add a couple of Bay Leaves to the water. Bring to the boil and simmer gently for just over an hour or so (I used a 450g joint… adjust your cooking time if yours is bigger or smaller)
Meanwhile, wash the Potatoes; dry them and put them in a roasting dish with a big pinch of Salt and a drizzle of Rape Seed Oil. Roast them at 200˚c for 30 – 40 minutes or until golden and crisping on the outside
Also, prepare and cook the Braised Carrots, which take about 50 minutes (steamed carrots would be nearly as good!)
Lastly, make the Parsley Sauce…
When the Ham is done, drain it (maybe keep some of the liquor for cooking with?!). Trim off all the fat (to keep things healthy) and leave to rest for half an hour
Serve the Smoked Ham, finely sliced; with the Roasted New Potatoes, Carrots and Parsley Sauce on the side
The cold Ham goes brilliantly with some Coleslaw or a Bean Stew…