Is this ham stock?

[Mosling]

I boiled a gammon ham. Is the gloppy water it was in now ham stock, or a vile salty broth of chemicals? I feel I need direction...

[mrspremise]

Yes, it's ham stock. Depending on your gammon it may still be quite salty. Did you soak it before cooking the ham? Give it a taste and see how it is. If it's really salty, try cooking a couple of large peeled potatoes on it to absorb some of the salt...

[Mosling]

Thank you! Chucked a pan of water once it reached the boil and this lot was fresh, so hopefully not too salty.

[CogitoErgoSometimes]

I always chuck it. I don't think it has much flavour beyond the salt and it can be quite greasy

[mrspremise]

I use it for bean or lentil soups mainly, but it does help a butternut squash risotto along nicely...

[TinklyLittleLaugh]

I make a family favourite Lentil soup with gammon stock.