Baked Ham with Bourbon Glaze
(from cokerlj’s recipe box)
I finally tried this glaze! I started by boiling my ham as usual, cut back on time, then placed in a pan put glaze on, covered and finished off in the oven. I’ve never gotten so many compliments!
I prefer to boil my ham…bet you could use this glaze after boiling ham and just put in oven to set glaze.
Source: Southern Living Magazine
Categories: Company Dish, Easter, Pork, Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 brown sugar
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- About 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 6-8 pound smoked ham half
Directions
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Microwave honey and brown sugar in a 1 quart microwave-safe dish at high for 1 minute. Whisk to blend.
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Whisk in bourbon, orange juice and mustard.
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Remove skin and excess fat from ham and place ham in a roasting pan. I prefer to leave the skin on and “score” or cut, making diamond shapes on top of ham.
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Bake at 235 degrees on lower oven rack for 1 1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 140 degrees, basting occasionally with honey mixture.
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Bring drippings and remaining glaze to a boil in a small sauce pan. Remove from heat and serve with sliced ham.
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Garnish if desired with fresh herb sprigs.