Bourbon Glazed Ham
Elevate your holiday table with this irresistibly savory and sweet Bourbon Glazed Ham, a show-stopping centerpiece perfect for celebrations or indulgent family dinners. Featuring a tender, bone-in fully cooked ham coated in a rich glaze of dark brown sugar, smoky bourbon, golden honey, and warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, this recipe is a symphony of bold flavors. The addition of Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and fresh orange zest adds just the right balance of tang and brightness. With its beautifully caramelized exterior, thanks to a scoring technique that allows the glaze to soak into every crevice, this ham is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve it with any leftover glaze for an extra burst of delectable sweetness—perfect for complementing the juicy, tender slices. Easy to prepare and baked to perfection in under three hours, this bourbon-glazed masterpiece will leave a lasting impression on your dinner guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds bone-in fully cooked ham
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 0.5 cup bourbon
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a large roasting pan with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Place the ham flat-side down in the prepared roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, cutting about 1/4 inch deep. This allows the glaze to penetrate the meat.
Cover the ham loosely with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 hours, or about 10 minutes per pound.
While the ham is baking, prepare the bourbon glaze. In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, bourbon, honey, butter, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and orange zest.
Heat the glaze mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves and the glaze thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
After 1.5 hours of baking, remove the foil from the ham. Brush the ham generously with the bourbon glaze, ensuring the glaze gets into the scored cuts.
Return the ham to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 45 minutes, basting with the glaze every 15 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through to ensure even browning.
When the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C), remove it from the oven. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Serve slices of the ham with any remaining glaze drizzled on top, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6619 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 199.8 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.6 g | 363% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2177 mg | 726% | |
| Sodium | 43616 mg | 1896% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 338.2 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 333.6 g | ||
| Protein | 762.5 g | 1525% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 432 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 34.9 mg | 194% | |
| Potassium | 10175 mg | 216% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
