Bourbon Pineapple and Orange Glazed Holiday Ham
Elevate your holiday table with this show-stopping Bourbon Pineapple and Orange Glazed Holiday Ham, a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors. This easy-to-make recipe features a tender, bone-in ham brushed with a luscious glaze made from brown sugar, bourbon, pineapple juice, fresh orange juice, honey, and warming spices like cinnamon and cloves. Garnished with caramelized pineapple rings and vibrant maraschino cherries, this ham not only tastes incredible but also serves as a centerpiece-worthy dish. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a captivating aroma wafting from the oven, this holiday ham is ideal for family gatherings or festive occasions. Serve it warm with extra glaze on the side for an unforgettable meal that will have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds Bone-in fully cooked ham
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Bourbon
- 0.5 cup Pineapple juice
- 0.5 cup Fresh orange juice
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 6 pieces Pineapple rings
- 6 pieces Maraschino cherries
- 12 pieces Toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the ham in a large roasting pan, flat-side down. Use a sharp knife to score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, making shallow cuts about 1 inch apart.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, bourbon, pineapple juice, orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Stir until the sugar dissolves, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat to cool slightly.
Brush a generous amount of the glaze over the ham, making sure to coat it evenly.
Secure pineapple rings to the surface of the ham using toothpicks. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring and secure it with a toothpick.
Tent the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and baste the ham with more glaze. Continue baking the ham uncovered for an additional 30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes to build up a shiny, caramelized glaze.
Once the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C) when tested with a meat thermometer, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Carefully remove the toothpicks holding the pineapple rings and cherries before serving.
Slice the ham and serve warm with the remaining glaze drizzled on top or served on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
706 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.7 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 218 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 4430 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.2 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.3 g | ||
| Protein | 76.7 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1149 mg | 24% | |
*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.
