Baked Ham With Bourbon Glaze
This delicious bourbon and honey glazed ham recipe is perfect for special occasions or holiday gatherings. The sweet and savory glaze penetrates the juicy ham as it bakes to perfection in the oven. The aromas wafting through your kitchen will surely tantalize your taste buds even before you take your first bite. Serve this impressive dish as the star of your festive table, and watch it disappear with delight!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 (6- to 8-pound) smoked ham half
- Garnish: fresh herb sprigs
Instructions
- Microwave honey and molasses in a 1-quart microwave-safe dish at HIGH 1 minute; whisk to blend. Whisk in bourbon, orange juice, and mustard.
- Remove skin and excess fat from ham, and place ham in a roasting pan.
- Bake at 325ð on lower oven rack for 1 1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 140ð, basting occasionally with honey mixture.
- Bring drippings and remaining glaze to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, and serve with sliced ham. Garnish, if desired.
Yield
Serves 4
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