Bourbon Glazed Ham

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This Bourbon Glazed Ham is slow roasted and brushed with a warm maple bourbon glaze that turns glossy and flavorful as it cooks. It's a comforting holiday ready main dish that feels special without requiring much prep, making it perfect for gatherings.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Bourbon Glazed Ham, bourbon ham recipe, Christmas ham, glazed ham recipe, holiday ham, maple bourbon ham, maple glazed ham, oven baked ham

Servings

Calories 118kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

Roasting pan
Heavy bottom saucepan
Aluminum foil
Basting brush
Sharp carving knife

Ingredients

5 pound bone in ham
2 cups apple cider divided
⅓ cup maple syrup
⅓ cup dijon mustard
1 clove garlic finely minced
1 cup bourbon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line your roasting pan with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Place the ham in the roasting pan, cut side down. Pour 1 cup of the apple cider over the ham and place in the oven.
Let the ham roast in the oven for 45 minutes while you prepare the glaze.
On a stove, in a heavy bottomed saucepan, add the remaining cider, maple syrup, mustard, garlic and stir to combine. Let it come to a boil and then turn off the heat. Add the bourbon. Return to the heat.
Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer until it is reduced by half. When it is reduced, set aside a small amount for serving.
After 45 minutes, remove the ham from the oven and flip the ham so it is resting on its side. Glaze the ham and return to the oven, continuing to baste about every 15 – 20 minutes until the ham is fully heated through and the glaze has formed a nice coating.
Remove from the oven, let rest for 10 minutes and carve.

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