For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar in the glaze. Ensure the ham is not touching the bone when checking the internal temperature for an accurate reading. If the glaze starts to burn, reduce the oven temperature slightly and continue basting.
This Sweet Bourbon Ham is a delightful centerpiece, offering a harmonious blend of smoky, savory, and sweet flavors. A bourbon-infused glaze caramelizes beautifully, creating a memorable dish perfect for holidays or special occasions.
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Recipe View Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). (10 minutes)
Recipe View Remove skin and excess fat from ham, leaving a fat layer about 1/4-inch thick. Score ham in a diamond pattern with a sharp knife. Push cloves into the center of the scored diamond shapes. Place ham with cut side down into a roasting pan. (20 minutes)
Recipe View Bake ham in the preheated oven until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat, not touching bone, reads 125 degrees F (52 degrees C), about 2 hours.
Recipe View Combine brown sugar, whiskey, and black pepper in a bowl until glaze is smooth. (5 minutes)
Recipe View Raise oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (2 minutes)
Recipe View Baste ham with 1/3 the whiskey glaze. Return to oven and bake until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F (60 degrees C), basting ham with whiskey glaze every 10 minutes. Cover ham loosely with a tent of aluminum foil if ham browns too quickly. (30-40 minutes)
Recipe View Let ham rest for 15 minutes before carving.
For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar in the glaze. Ensure the ham is not touching the bone when checking the internal temperature for an accurate reading. If the glaze starts to burn, reduce the oven temperature slightly and continue basting.
Melody Raynorhoeger
Nov 12, 2024Easy to follow instructions and the ham came out perfectly moist and flavorful. Highly recommend!
Jocelyn Hills
Jul 23, 2024This recipe was a hit at our Christmas dinner! The bourbon glaze is absolutely delicious.
Elsie Hoeger
Jun 18, 2024I've made this ham twice now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cloves add such a nice aroma.