Bourbon Maple Glazed Ham
Bourbon Maple Glazed Ham is a showstopper that combines tender, juicy meat with a rich, sweet glaze. Perfect for festive gatherings or special occasions, this dish features the warm flavors of bourbon and maple syrup harmonizing beautifully with savory spices. With its mouthwatering aroma and stunning presentation, this ham will surely impress your family and friends while creating lasting memories around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bone-in ham (8–10 pounds)
- 1 cup bourbon
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Whole cloves (optional)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Score the ham's surface in a diamond pattern.
- In a bowl, whisk together bourbon, maple syrup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and optional pineapple juice until smooth.
- Brush half of the glaze over the ham and stud with whole cloves if desired.
- Place the ham in a roasting pan and bake uncovered for about 1 hour and 30 minutes or until heated through (140°F internal temp), basting every 20 minutes with the remaining glaze.
- Let the ham rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (~150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in spices like nutmeg or ginger into your glaze. Leftover ham can be frozen for up to three months when stored properly.