Gammon & bean stew

Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the gammon and brown on the meaty sides – this will take about 10 mins. Remove from the pan.

Add the onion to the pan and cook for 5 mins until soft. Return the gammon to the pan, pour over the wine and allow to sizzle for 1 min.

Add the thyme, carrots, parsnips, beans, potatoes and peas. Pour over 400ml water, then season. Cover with a lid and simmer for 1 hr.

Remove the gammon from the pan. Take off the fatty rind and discard it, then cut the meat into bite-sized pieces. Put these back into the stew and warm through. Serve with bread, if you like