Honey Whiskey Clove Ham
Elevate your holiday table with the irresistible flavors of Honey Whiskey Clove Ham—a show-stopping centerpiece that perfectly balances sweet, savory, and smoky notes. This bone-in spiral-cut ham is studded with fragrant whole cloves and bathed in a luscious glaze made from golden honey, rich brown sugar, a splash of whiskey, Dijon mustard, and a hint of orange juice. Infused with warming spices like cinnamon and ground cloves, this easy-to-make dish caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating a glossy, flavorful crust. Perfectly cooked to tender, juicy perfection, it’s a crowd-pleaser that makes any gathering unforgettable. Whether for Easter, Christmas, or Sunday dinner, this glazed ham pairs wonderfully with your favorite sides and promises to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds bone-in spiral-cut ham
- 30 pieces whole cloves
- 0.75 cups honey
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 0.25 cups whiskey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.25 cups orange juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the ham, cut side down, on a roasting pan fitted with a rack. If your ham is not pre-sliced, use a sharp knife to score the surface in a diamond pattern, about 1/4 inch deep.
Stud the ham with the whole cloves, evenly spacing them across the surface.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, brown sugar, whiskey, Dijon mustard, unsalted butter, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and orange juice.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, until the glaze thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes.
Brush a generous amount of the glaze all over the surface of the ham, ensuring it gets into the scored sections if applicable.
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.
Bake the ham for 1 hour, basting with additional glaze every 20 minutes.
After 1 hour, remove the foil and continue baking for another 30-40 minutes, basting every 15 minutes, until the edges are caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6528 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 230.3 g | 295% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.7 g | 434% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1876 mg | 625% | |
| Sodium | 44276 mg | 1925% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.5 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 276.4 g | ||
| Protein | 763.9 g | 1528% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 478 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 34.6 mg | 192% | |
| Potassium | 10161 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.
