Description

This Bourbon Glazed Baked Ham recipe is a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors. The juicy ham is coated in a sticky bourbon glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven, making it a show-stopping centerpiece for any holiday meal.

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

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.

2. Score the ham in a diamond pattern and stud with cloves.

3. 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 the sugar is dissolved.

4. Brush the glaze over the ham.

5. Bake the ham for 2-2.5 hours, basting every 30 minutes with the pan juices.

6. Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

– For a smokier flavor, you can use smoked paprika in place of regular paprika in the glaze.

– To make a non-alcoholic version, replace the bourbon with apple juice or chicken broth.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 1100mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 95mg