Bourbon Maple Glazed Ham combines the rich flavors of bourbon and maple syrup to create a deliciously caramelized finish on the ham. This dish is great for holiday gatherings or special occasions, offering a sweet and savory taste that enhances the succulent ham. With a few straightforward steps and readily available ingredients, even less-experienced cooks can prepare this delightful recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 whole 8-10 pound fully-cooked bone-in ham
- 1 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Score the ham in a diamond pattern and place it in a roasting pan.
- In a small saucepan, combine bourbon, maple syrup, brown sugar, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and ground cloves.
- Bring the glaze to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Brush half of the glaze over the ham. Cover the pan with foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove the foil, brush the ham with the remaining glaze, and bake uncovered for an additional hour, basting with the pan juices every 15 minutes.
- Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Keywords: Dinner, Holiday, Bourbon, Maple Syrup, Main Course
Spice Rack: Ground Cloves
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fam went h.a.m.
Decided to make this ham for our easter dinner and let’s be honest — the “fully cooked ham” part made the entire dish super simple to pull together, but the glaze is the star anyway! Sweet and savory, the bourbon glaze created a crunchy bite around the tender inside meat. So good. Now I’m looking for recipes to use up all the leftovers.




















