Description
This Bourbon Glazed Baked Ham recipe features a flavorful glaze made with brown sugar, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard, giving the ham a sweet and tangy taste with a hint of whiskey. Perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 pound ham (fully cooked)
- 40 cloves
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 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
- Prepare Glaze: In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, orange zest and juice, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Bake Ham: Score the ham and insert cloves. Place in a baking dish, pour the glaze over the ham, and bake according to package instructions.
- Glaze Ham: Brush the ham with the glaze every 20 minutes while baking.
- Serve: Once fully cooked, let the ham rest before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness or tanginess of the glaze by varying the amount of brown sugar or vinegar used.
- Feel free to add more herbs or spices to the glaze for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg