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April 29, 2025

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Bourbon whiskey, honey, brown sugar, and a little citrus make an irresistible glaze for this ham. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.

Bourbon-Honey Glazed Ham
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Bourbon-Honey Glazed Ham

Ingredients

Servings
Milk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Set a rack to the lowest position in the oven. Preheat oven to 325°F.
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Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil, and position a roasting rack in the pan. Place ham on the middle of roasting rack. Pat the ham dry with paper towels to help the glaze adhere better.
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Place the honey, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium sauce pan. Add the juices from the lemon and orange. Set the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low, bringing the mixture to a low boil. Boil for 3-4 minutes, whisking until the sugar is fully dissolved.
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Carefully whisk the bourbon into the sauce. Continue boiling the mixture until it is slightly reduced and thickened, 3-4 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
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Brush ham with a thick layer of 1/3 of the bourbon-honey glaze, reserving the remainder for basting.
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Bake ham on lowest rack of oven until it has reached an internal temperature of about 145°F and the glaze is caramelized, 2-2 1/2 hours, or about 15 minutes per pound of ham. Every 30-45 minutes, open oven door and baste ham with additional bourbon-honey glaze.
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Check to see that ham is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed, then drizzle with any remaining glaze.
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Allow ham to cool on roasting rack for 15 minutes. Transfer to cutting board, then carve and serve. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Bourbon Glaze Caramelization 🥃
    Brush the glaze multiple times during the last 30 minutes of cooking to create a deep, rich caramelized exterior that locks in flavor and creates a stunning presentation.
  • Citrus Zest Secret 🍊
    Grate fresh orange and lemon zest into the bourbon-honey glaze to add bright, aromatic notes that will elevate the overall flavor profile of the ham.
  • Ham Scoring Technique 🔪
    Before glazing, lightly score the surface of the spiral-sliced ham in a diamond pattern to help the glaze penetrate deeper and create more surface area for caramelization.
  • Bourbon Quality Matters 🥃
    Use a high-quality bourbon with smooth, complex notes to ensure the glaze has depth and doesn't become overly harsh or alcoholic tasting.
  • Moisture Preservation Trick 💦
    Cover the ham with aluminum foil for the first two-thirds of cooking to retain moisture, then uncover to allow the glaze to caramelize in the final stage.

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