Ham and Mustard Toasts

Ham and Mustard Topping

• 600 - 700 g raw ham hock, boneless (see tip)
• 1300 g water
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 black peppercorns
• 2 cloves
• 5 g fresh parsley leaves
• 2 Tbsp wholegrain mustard
• 3 Tbsp mayonnaise, or to taste
• ½ tsp fine sea salt
• ⅛ tsp ground black pepper

Melba Toasts

• 5 slices white bread
• 300 g caperberries, drained, halved or quartered if large, stalks removed