{"id":273,"date":"2026-06-19T18:10:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T18:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=273"},"modified":"2026-06-20T09:23:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T09:23:22","slug":"golden-tankard-gammon-eggs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=273","title":{"rendered":"Golden Tankard Gammon &amp; Eggs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden Tankard Gammon &amp; Eggs \ud83d\udfe4\ud83d\udc09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clan: Copper Dragon \ud83d\udfe4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Category: Tavern &amp; Pub Classics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Golden Tankard Gammon &amp; Eggs<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Few meals are more beloved in the taverns of the Copper Dragon territories than Gammon &amp; Eggs. Served from dawn until dusk in coaching inns and market square alehouses, this hearty feast combines thick-cut gammon, perfectly cooked eggs, and golden chips into a meal that has satisfied hungry travellers for generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You&#8217;ll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traditional British pub classic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple but satisfying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect for lunch or dinner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick to prepare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Packed with flavour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prep Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10 Minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cook Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">30 Minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the Gammon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 gammon steaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp vegetable oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freshly ground black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the Eggs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 large eggs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the Chips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>800g potatoes, cut into thick chips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp vegetable oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Garden peas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grilled tomato halves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pineapple rings (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1 \u2013 Prepare the Chips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preheat the oven to 220\u00b0C (200\u00b0C fan).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toss the chips with oil and salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spread onto a baking tray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bake for 30\u201335 minutes until golden and crisp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2 \u2013 Cook the Gammon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heat the oil in a large frying pan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Season the gammon lightly with black pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cook for 4\u20135 minutes per side until lightly caramelised and cooked through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remove and keep warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3 \u2013 Prepare the Eggs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using the same pan, fry the eggs to your preferred level of doneness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4 \u2013 Finish the Feast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grill the tomatoes and pineapple rings if using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5 \u2013 Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place a gammon steak onto each plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add chips, peas, and a fried egg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serve immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc09 Dragon&#8217;s Tip<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow the gammon to rest for a couple of minutes before serving to keep it juicy and tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Adventurer&#8217;s Notes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf4d Tavern Keeper&#8217;s Upgrade<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Top the gammon with grilled pineapple for a traditional pub presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2694\ufe0f Traveller&#8217;s Feast<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serve with chunky chips, onion rings, and extra eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\udd5a Innkeeper&#8217;s Choice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swap fried eggs for poached eggs if preferred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcb0 Market Day Saver<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use oven chips when you&#8217;re short on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd25 Coaching Inn Secret<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A cast-iron griddle pan gives the gammon beautiful caramelised grill marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcdc Lore of the Hoard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Golden Tankard is one of the oldest inns in the Copper Dragon territories. Famous for serving hearty meals at all hours, its Gammon &amp; Eggs became the benchmark by which travellers judged every tavern they visited. Legend says a retired dragon hunter once ate this meal every day for a month while waiting for a storm to pass, declaring that no finer feast existed anywhere in the realm. \ud83d\udfe4\ud83d\udc09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Few meals are more beloved in the taverns of the Copper Dragon territories than Gammon &#038; Eggs. 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