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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!
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.
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
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.
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This looks delish!
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Looks yummy will try it out
This ham recipe sounds perfect. It looks so appetizing.
You did a great job with this ham! It looks so delicious 😋
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.
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 😛
Ok YUM this glazed ham sounds divine, I love the addition of bourbon!
WOW my husband would love to make this Bourbon Glazed Ham ! My family loves ham and you just made our Christmas!
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!
The recipe looks so yummy and delicious. It’s so easy to make and seems to be so appetizing.