Can you overcook slow cooker gammon??

[FusionChefGeoff]

3kg joint, boiled for 5 mins then discard salty water then cooked it in coke for about 7-8 hours in the slow cooker on low then basted with glaze for 20 mins in medium oven.

I thought meat cooked on low is supposed to get nicer if done for longer..

It was really tasty but quite tough - any tips??

[FatAndFurious7]

Was it fully submerged in the cola? I've done this before and there was quite a firm chunk on the part that was sticking up out of the liquid but all the submerged bits were lovely and they were in for nearly 9 hours while I was at work

[FusionChefGeoff]

Yes it was all in the coke - it's a mystery!!

[FusionChefGeoff]

Bumping as I've got another one to cook on Tuesday!!!!

[PullingMySocksUp]

Mine is a bit dry if overcooked. Was yours?
I only give mine 5 hours.

[FusionChefGeoff]

Yes it was dry / tough but it was massive for a start so I thought it would need quite a long time

Perhaps I'll do it for less time and see if that helps

[Silvers001]

Most recipes will say 7-8 hours on low in a slow cooker , but new slow cookers are hotter now , 5 hours is perfect 7-8 will turn it dry as I found out boxing day