This Honey Bourbon Glazed Holiday Ham is a standout centerpiece for your Christmas dinner. Featuring a delicious honey glaze that combines sweet and smoky flavors, it creates a festive dish perfect for family celebrations.

With its golden caramel finish, this baked holiday main is not only visually appealing but also a Pinterest trending recipe that will impress your guests during cozy entertaining.

Delicious Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham Recipe

This recipe features a succulent ham glazed with a mixture of honey and bourbon, resulting in a delightful sweet and smoky flavor. It takes about 2 hours to prepare and serves 10-12 people, making it ideal for family gatherings.

Ingredients

• 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (about 8-10 pounds)
• 1 cup honey
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Whole cloves for studding the ham (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Prepare the Ham: Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern and stud with whole cloves if desired.
3. Make the Glaze: In a saucepan, combine honey, bourbon, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is well combined.
4. Glaze the Ham: Place the ham in a roasting pan and brush half of the glaze over the surface. Reserve the remaining glaze for later.
5. Bake the Ham: Cover the ham loosely with foil and bake for about 1.5 hours, basting with the reserved glaze every 30 minutes.
6. Finish Baking: Remove the foil during the last 30 minutes of baking to allow the glaze to caramelize and achieve a golden finish.
7. Serve: Once heated through and caramelized, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 2 hours
• Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 10-12 servings
• Calories: 350kcal
• Fat: 15g
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 30g