BOURBON MAPLE HAM GLAZE RECIPE

bourbon

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white wine

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without alcohol.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey offers similar sweetness with a different flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar flavor.

Pour 3/4 cup of bourbon whiskey into a saucepan over medium heat.

Add 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1/3 cup of maple syrup to the saucepan.

Ensure to use a pure maple syrup, not a pancake syrup.

Add 1/4 cup of dijon mustard and 2 tablespoons of whole grain mustard to the mixture.

Mince 2 garlic cloves and add them to the saucepan.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger, 1/4 teaspoon of allspice, and 1/8 teaspoon of ground clove to the mixture.

Whisk all the ingredients together really well.

Let the mixture come to a boil for about a minute.

Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes over low heat until thick and syrupy.

Use the glaze immediately or store it in the fridge for 2-4 days and reheat before using.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens