Description
A delightful blend of maple sweetness and smoky bourbon flavor, this Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham is a crowd-pleaser perfect for special occasions and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bone-in, fully cooked ham (spiral-cut recommended)
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup orange juice or zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Place the ham on a large roasting pan and score the surface in a diamond pattern.
- In a saucepan, combine maple syrup, bourbon, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, cloves, cinnamon, and black pepper. Heat over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
- Generously brush the glaze over the scored ham and pour some into the bottom of the roasting pan.
- Tent the ham with aluminum foil and roast for 15-20 minutes per pound, basting every 30 minutes.
- About 30 minutes before finishing, increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and remove the foil to caramelize the glaze.
- Check the internal temperature, which should reach 140°F (60°C).
- Let the ham rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the ham is cooked to the proper temperature. Don’t skip the resting period for moist slices. Save some glaze for drizzling when serving.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 120
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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