Bourbon Glazed Ham

5 from 1 vote

This bourbon glazed ham is savory and sweet with a hint of warmth from the bourbon. Cinnamon and clove give it that distinct holiday flavor that just makes everything feel a little more special. It’s the perfect star for a holiday spread.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 30

Resting Time30

Total Time2 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 1021kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

1 10 pound ham fully cooked, bone in or out
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup bourbon divided
3 tablespoons orange juice
½ cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

Allow your ham to sit covered on the counter for about 45 minutes to allow it to come to room temperature for more even cooking.
Preheat your oven to 325°F.
Place your ham on a cutting board, flat side down. Use a sharp knife to make horizontal and then vertical cuts into the ham (about 1 - 2 inches into the ham) creating a diamond pattern.
Place your ham in a roasting pan, flat side down. Add chicken broth to the bottom of the pan to help reduce moisture loss during cooking.
Using a small bowl, mix ¾ cup bourbon and the orange juice and drizzle evenly over the ham allowing it to reach deep into the cuts while cooking.
Cover with foil or a roaster lid and cook for about 90 minutes ( 9-10 minutes per lb until the ham reaches 140°F in center). While the ham cooks, stir or whisk together the remaining ¼ cup of bourbon, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon and cloves in a medium sized bowl and set aside until the ham is done cooking.
Remove the ham from the oven, uncover it, pour the glaze mix over the ham, and then cook uncovered for another 30 minutes.
Once done, remove and let the ham rest for 15-30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Rest Before Slicing. Allow the ham to rest for 10 minutes before slicing it up and serving.

Cut Into the Ham. Make 1-2 inch cuts in the ham to allow the marinade and glaze to seep down into the ham and make it more flavorful.

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