Gammon Steak with Fried Egg and Chips

A familiar British pub-style plate, gammon steak with fried egg and chips brings together salty cured pork, a rich runny yolk and crisp golden potatoes. The gammon is best served well browned but still juicy, with a brief butter baste adding gloss and depth without masking its savoury character. Oven-baked chips keep the meal practical for everyday cooking, while mustard on the side adds a sharp counterpoint to the richness. It is straightforward, satisfying and easy to adapt with firmer eggs, extra pepper or a coarser whole-grain mustard.
Cuisine style British pub food
Cooking style Minimal cleanup
Time commitment Under 1 hour

Why this recipe works

  • Classic comfort: Salty gammon, hot chips and a fried egg create the familiar balance of richness, crispness and savoury depth.
  • Crisp chips: Drying the potatoes well and spreading them in a single layer helps them brown evenly rather than steam.
  • Efficient cooking: The gammon and eggs are cooked in the same frying pan while the chips finish in the oven.

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Timing notes

  • Coordinate the pan work: Start the gammon when the chips have about 12 minutes left so everything reaches the plate hot.
  • Serve straight away: The chips are crispest and the egg yolks at their best immediately after cooking.

Texture tips

  • For crisper chips: Pat the potatoes thoroughly dry before oiling, then keep them well spaced on the tray.
  • Keep the gammon juicy: Brown it quickly, then lower the heat for the butter baste so the outside colours without the meat drying out.

Serving ideas

  • Mustard on the side: Dijon gives a sharp, clean contrast to the salty gammon; whole-grain mustard is a milder, textured alternative.
  • Add something green: Peas, watercress or a simple dressed salad work well if you want freshness alongside the rich main plate.

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  1. Heat the oven to 220°C (430°F). Cut the potatoes into chip shapes, about 1 cm thick, then rinse briefly and pat very dry.
  2. Tip the chips onto a baking tray and toss with 2 tbsp of the rapeseed oil, half the fine sea salt, and a pinch of the black pepper. Spread out in a single layer and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until deep golden and crisp.
  3. When the chips have about 12 minutes left, heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp rapeseed oil. Add the gammon steaks and fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the pan. Tilt the pan and spoon the foaming butter over the gammon for 1 to 2 minutes, until glossy and hot through, then transfer to plates and season with the remaining black pepper.
  5. In the same pan, fry the eggs over medium heat until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with the remaining fine sea salt, then serve each gammon steak with an egg and the chips, with Dijon mustard on the side if you like.

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Tips

  • For crisper chips, make sure the potatoes are thoroughly dried before tossing with oil, and keep them in a single layer on the tray.
  • If your gammon steaks are thick, lower the heat after browning and cook for a further 1 to 2 minutes per side so they heat through without drying out.
  • Eggs should be cooked until the whites are fully set; if serving anyone vulnerable, cook the yolks until firm.

Substitutions

  • Replace Dijon mustard with whole-grain mustard for a coarser texture and milder heat.
  • Replace rapeseed oil with olive oil for a fruitier flavour.

Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 2 days
  • Cool leftovers quickly, then refrigerate in an airtight container. Reheat the gammon and chips in a 200°C (390°F) oven until piping hot; fry a fresh egg to serve for the best texture.

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Recipe overview

  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Total time: 40min (20min active)
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cuisine: British
  • Allergens:
    Eggs Milk Mustard
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