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Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham

Delicious Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham for Your Next Feast

This Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham is a crowd-pleaser that combines sweet maple syrup and rich bourbon for an extraordinary flavor experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Main dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • roasting rack
  • Medium saucepan
  • basting brush

Ingredients
  

For the Ham

  • 8-10 pounds bone-in ham fully cooked

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup pure maple syrup
  • ½ cup bourbon
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For Decoration (Optional)

  • 10 pieces whole cloves

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare a roasting pan with a rack.
  • Score the ham's surface in a diamond pattern, about ¼ inch deep.
  • Place the ham cut side down in the roasting pan and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the maple syrup, bourbon, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and salt. Heat until glaze thickens slightly.
  • Bake for 1.5 hours, uncover, baste the ham with the glaze, and return to oven for 30 more minutes.
  • Baste every 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
  • Optionally, decorate with whole cloves during the last 15 minutes of baking.
  • Let the ham rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
  • Slice the ham and serve warm, drizzling any remaining glaze on top.

Notes

Choose a fully cooked bone-in ham for optimal flavor and moisture. Let ham rest for 15 minutes for juicy slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 24gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Crowd-Pleaser, easy ham recipe, ham recipes, holiday recipes, Leftovers, Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham
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