Bourbon Maple Glazed Ham | Holiday Collaboration #dishesmerryandbright #bourbonmapleglazedham #ham

bourbon

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey provides similar sweetness at a lower cost.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and offers similar umami flavor.

Pour 1 cup of maple syrup into a bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of bourbon to the bowl.

Mix in 1/2 cup of brown sugar.

Add 2 tablespoons of mustard.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of cloves.

Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger.

Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for about 6 to 8 minutes until thickened and the sugar has dissolved.

Let the glaze cool down, stirring frequently.

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Select a fully cooked ham, ideally a spiral ham, weighing between 8 to 13 lbs.

Place the ham fat side up in a roasting pan with a rack inside.

Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, cutting no deeper than 1/2 inch.

Pour water into the bottom of the baking dish to create steam.

Ladle some of the glaze over the ham.

Place the ham in the oven and roast for about 2 hours and 45 minutes, basting every 20 minutes.

Check the internal temperature of the ham; it should reach 125°F in the center and 140-145°F on the outer sides.

Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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