Sweet Bourbon Ham

Sweet Bourbon Ham
  • PREP TIME
    35 mins
  • COOK TIME
    2 hrs 45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs 35 mins
  • SERVING
    14 People
  • VIEWS
    130

This Sweet Bourbon Ham is a delightful centerpiece, offering a harmonious blend of smoky, savory, and sweet flavors. A bourbon-infused glaze caramelizes beautifully, creating a memorable dish perfect for holidays or special occasions.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    17 g
  • Cholesterol
    154 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    51 g
  • Saturated Fat
    18 g
  • Sodium
    3551 mg
  • Sugar
    15 g
  • Fat
    51 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove skin and excess fat from ham, leaving a fat layer about 1/4-inch thick. Score ham in a diamond pattern with a sharp knife. Push cloves into the center of the scored diamond shapes. Place ham with cut side down into a roasting pan. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake ham in the preheated oven until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat, not touching bone, reads 125 degrees F (52 degrees C), about 2 hours.

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04 Step

Recipe View Combine brown sugar, whiskey, and black pepper in a bowl until glaze is smooth. (5 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Raise oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (2 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View Baste ham with 1/3 the whiskey glaze. Return to oven and bake until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F (60 degrees C), basting ham with whiskey glaze every 10 minutes. Cover ham loosely with a tent of aluminum foil if ham browns too quickly. (30-40 minutes)

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07 Step

Recipe View Let ham rest for 15 minutes before carving.

For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar in the glaze.
Ensure the ham is not touching the bone when checking the internal temperature for an accurate reading.
If the glaze starts to burn, reduce the oven temperature slightly and continue basting.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 43 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Melody Raynorhoeger

    Easy to follow instructions and the ham came out perfectly moist and flavorful. Highly recommend!

  • Jocelyn Hills

    This recipe was a hit at our Christmas dinner! The bourbon glaze is absolutely delicious.

  • Elsie Hoeger

    I've made this ham twice now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cloves add such a nice aroma.

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