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Holiday Bourbon Glazed Ham Recipe

December 20, 2020 by Rachel 10 Comments

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Okay, so hear me out — We all know this holiday is going to look majorly different. On a personal and private level, I’ve hemmed and hawed about this holiday season. I’m bummed that our extended family won’t be together, but I’m trying my darn best to lean in to this crazy time. But here we are — less than a week out — and I have yet to complete most of my holiday tasks. The one thing I do have ready is my delicious holiday bourbon glazed ham recipe!

Holiday Bourbon Glazed Ham Recipe

The Christmas Ham

The Christmas Ham, also known as the Yule Ham, comes from the English-German tradition of where a wild boar was supposedly the sacrifice of choice to the Norse god Freyr. In the 2,000 years since, the Christmas ham has become a staple of the holiday meal.

Bourbon Glazed Ham Recipe

This comfort food has been a staple in our home for the last 8-plus years. And, this year, we’re doing things a tad bit different. Because, well, 2020, am I right?! Instead of a traditional Christmas ham, we’re making a delicious holiday bourbon glazed ham recipe that is to die for!

Why Bourbon?

I’m a big fan of cooking and baking with wine, beer, and liquor. It gives food a flavor that can’t otherwise be duplicated.

What you’ll need for this Bourbon Glazed Ham Recipe

  • One (8 to 10 pounds) fully cooked, bone-in ham 
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup bourbon (I use Jim Beam)
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 tablespoon prepared ground mustard

Bourbon Glazed Ham

Bourbon Glazed Ham

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 to 10 pounds) fully cooked, bone-in ham 
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 tablespoon prepared ground mustard
  • ¼ cup bourbon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

Place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush the ham with 2 tablespoons of bourbon. 

Bake the ham for 2 hours.

Just before the timer expires, stir together the brown sugar, molasses, prepared ground mustard, and remaining bourbon.

Carefully remove the ham from the oven and brush or spoon the glaze over the ham.

Return the ham to the oven and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer registers an internal temperature of 140 degrees.  

Allow the ham to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

© Rachel

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  1. Lovely

    December 21, 2020 at 1:00 am

    This looks delish!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    http://www.mynameislovely.com

    Reply
  2. Halimeh Salem

    December 22, 2020 at 12:16 am

    Looks yummy will try it out

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  3. Rose Ann Sales

    December 22, 2020 at 12:44 am

    This ham recipe sounds perfect. It looks so appetizing.

    Reply
  4. Nikki Wayne

    December 22, 2020 at 1:02 am

    You did a great job with this ham! It looks so delicious 😋

    Reply
  5. Kileen

    December 22, 2020 at 3:37 am

    Yes! I needed a good ham recipe and this one looks absolutely perfect! I have never thought to make a ham using bourbon but I will try this one.

    Reply
  6. Veronica Mazio

    December 22, 2020 at 6:14 am

    This looks unreal Rach, I wish I had the skill (or a decent oven) to make it. You are going to have to host me at Christmas 😛

    Reply
  7. Stine Mari

    December 22, 2020 at 9:21 am

    Ok YUM this glazed ham sounds divine, I love the addition of bourbon!

    Reply
  8. Shayla Marie

    December 22, 2020 at 1:44 pm

    WOW my husband would love to make this Bourbon Glazed Ham ! My family loves ham and you just made our Christmas!

    Reply
  9. Nadalie Bardo

    December 22, 2020 at 6:36 pm

    Jim bean on a ham, oh my! I’ve never thought about adding this, but I’ve got a ham that needs cooking. Cannot wait to try!

    Reply
  10. Nimra khan

    December 23, 2020 at 12:34 pm

    The recipe looks so yummy and delicious. It’s so easy to make and seems to be so appetizing.

    Reply

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