Country Ham Recipe | CHRISTMAS DAY Country Style FRESH Ham | Homemade Bourbon Maple Glaze

country ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey ham reduces fat while still providing a similar texture.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is a lower-calorie alternative.

Soak the country ham in water for 18-36 hours, changing the water every 6-8 hours.

Remove the ham from the water and scrub it down.

Place the ham in a tray with 3 cups of water and seal it tightly with foil.

Preheat the cooking device to 300°F (149°C).

Cook the ham for about 20 minutes per pound until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C), approximately 6-7 hours for an 18-pound ham.

After cooking, peel back the fat cap and score it.

Prepare a bourbon maple glaze with 1/8 cup of bourbon, 3/4 can of pineapple juice, and 1/4 cup of black cherry soda, adding 1/4 cup of brown sugar to thicken.

Glaze the ham and increase the temperature to 550°F (288°C) for 15-20 minutes to crisp the top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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