Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham
Make your holiday meal memorable with this Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham! Tangy Dijon mustard, sweet barbecue rub, and a rich bourbon maple glaze create a flavorful centerpiece!
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 860kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pre-cooked (8-10 pounds) spiral ham (can be plain or brown sugar coated)
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
Sweet BBQ Rub
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Bourbon Maple Glaze
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup bourbon
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Position the oven rack in the lower third of the oven to allow room for the ham.
- Place the spiral ham in a roasting pan with the cut side facing up. Rub the Dijon mustard evenly over the surface of the ham. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the ham, pressing gently to help it adhere. Transfer the ham to the oven to roast for 30 minutes.
- While the ham is roasting, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, maple syrup, and bourbon. Stir constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the glaze has thickened slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- After the ham has roasted for 30 minutes, baste it generously with the bourbon glaze. Repeat the basting process every 30 minutes. Continue roasting and basting for a total of 2 hours, or until the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F.
- Once the ham has reached 140°F, pour any remaining glaze over the ham and return it to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to set the glaze.
- Remove the ham from the oven and allow it to rest for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps retain its juices.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 860kcal