Ham with Bourbon Glaze
Transform your holiday table with this show-stopping Ham with Bourbon Glaze, a masterpiece of flavor and presentation. This recipe takes a tender, bone-in ham and elevates it with a luscious glaze made from brown sugar, rich bourbon, golden honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard. Infused with warming ground cloves and a splash of apple cider vinegar for balance, the glaze caramelizes into a glossy, mouthwatering coating as the ham bakes to perfection. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple basting steps, this roasted ham delivers bold flavor and an irresistibly sticky-sweet finish. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter feasts, it’s an elegant yet approachable centerpiece that serves up to 12 guests, leaving everyone asking for seconds. Serve it warm with extra glaze for the ultimate crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds Bone-in cooked ham
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Bourbon
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and position a rack in the lower third of the oven.
Remove the ham from its packaging and place it flat side down in a large roasting pan. Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, cutting about 1/4 inch deep.
Cover the ham tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 90 minutes to heat through.
Meanwhile, prepare the bourbon glaze: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, bourbon, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cloves, and unsalted butter.
Stir the mixture until the sugar is dissolved and the ingredients are fully combined. Bring it to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
After 90 minutes of baking, remove the ham from the oven and carefully discard the aluminum foil. Brush a generous amount of the bourbon glaze over the surface of the ham.
Return the ham to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 45–60 minutes, basting with the glaze every 15 minutes for a rich, caramelized coating.
Once the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C) and the glaze is thick and glossy, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10–15 minutes before carving.
Slice the ham and serve warm, drizzling additional glaze over the slices if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
577 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.0 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 171 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 3692 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.3 g | ||
| Protein | 63.6 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 877 mg | 19% | |
*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.
