Bourbon Glazed Baked Ham
This Bourbon Glazed Baked Ham recipe combines the rich flavors of bourbon, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard to create a deliciously tender and flavorful ham that is perfect for special occasions or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 mins
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
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- 6 pound ham (fully cooked)
- 40 cloves (give or take a few)
Glaze:
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup bourbon (or other whiskey)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 medium orange (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Score Ham: Score the ham with a sharp knife in a diamond pattern.
- Insert Cloves: Insert cloves into the scored areas of the ham.
- Make Glaze: In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, orange zest and juice, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Glaze Ham: Brush the ham with the glaze mixture, making sure to coat evenly.
- Bake: Bake the ham for about 2 hours, basting with the glaze every 20 minutes.
- Serve: Let the ham rest before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness of the glaze by adding more or less brown sugar to suit your taste.
- Make sure to baste the ham regularly to keep it moist and flavorful.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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