1 onion, whole, peeled
Β½ large pumpkin
2 bay leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cloves
3 tbsp maple syrup
3 tbsp treacle
4 tbsp olive oil
6 peppercorns
2 whole star anise
50g/2oz butter
9 rashers smoked streaky bacon
1kg/2lb 4oz gammon joint
750ml/1Β½fl oz apple juice