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Bourbon Glazed Ham

This easy brown sugar bourbon glazed ham is a classic Southern recipe that makes an impressive statement on a holiday table!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 479 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 – 10 lb.) bone-in spiral-cut ham
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup orange marmalade
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup bourbon (or sub with orange juice for alcohol-free option)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more if you like a spicier glaze)
  • Optional garnish: orange slices and fresh herbs

Instructions

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  1. Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place ham flat-side down in a 12 – 14-inch cast iron skillet (or use a large roasting pan). Pour the water into the pan. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, orange zest, brown sugar, bourbon, mustard, and cayenne pepper. Remove the foil cover on the ham; brush with glaze.
  3. Return the ham to the oven, uncovered, and bake until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the ham registers 140-145°F, about 1 hour more, brushing with the glaze every 20 minutes. Smaller 8-lb. hams might be done with just 45 more minutes, while larger hams might need at least another 1 hour and 15 minutes. Tent the ham loosely with foil at any point to prevent overbrowning, if necessary.
  4. Let stand for 20 minutes before carving and serving. Garnish with fresh orange slices and herbs, if desired.

Notes

  • If you're not using a spiral-sliced ham, I recommend using a sharp knife to score the surface of the ham with ¼-inch-deep cuts in a diamond pattern. This will help infuse the flavor of the glaze into the meat.
  • You can use this recipe with just about any size ham. A good rule of thumb to remember is that a bone-in smoked ham bakes at 325°F for 15 to 20 minutes per pound. For instance, I roasted an 8-lb. ham for 2 hours. As always, an instant read thermometer is the best way to know when your ham is done. When the temperature registers 140°F - 145°F, it’s safe to pull the meat out of the oven.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/12 of a 9-lb. ham Calories 479kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 2273mg (95%) Potassium 548mg (16%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 13IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 479

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/12 of a 9-lb. ham
Calories 479kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 2273mg 95%
Potassium 548mg 12%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 13IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.