Mustard-Glazed Ham with Brown Sugar Bourbon Glaze
A mouthwatering and easy-to-make glazed ham that is sure to impress your guests. The combination of mustard, honey, and spices creates a delicious caramelized crust, while the brown sugar bourbon glaze adds a touch of sweetness and depth of flavor.
Ingredients
| 1 | (5- to 8-pound), sliced or unsliced |
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| ½ | cup whole-grain mustard |
| 3 | tablespoons honey |
| ¼ | teaspoon ground nutmeg |
| ¼ | teaspoon ground cloves |
| 1 | cup brown sugar |
| ¼ | cup bourbon |
| 1 ½ | ham drippings and/or ham stock |
| ¼ | cup brown sugar |
| ½ | teaspoon dry mustard |
| 1 | pinch finely grated nutmeg |
| 1 | pinch ground cloves |
Instructions
| 1. | Prepare the Ham: Preheat the oven to 300°F. Score the ham in a diamond pattern about ¼ inch deep, if it's not pre-sliced. Place the ham on a rack in a large roasting pan. |
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| 2. | Mix Mustard Glaze: In a small bowl, combine whole-grain mustard, honey, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves. |
| 3. | Apply Mustard Glaze: Using your hands, evenly coat the ham with the mustard mixture. Next, generously pat brown sugar onto the ham's surface, pressing it in to stick. |
| 4. | Spritz with Bourbon: Lightly mist the brown sugar with bourbon using a spray bottle, moistening it slightly. Use just enough to coat the sugar. |
| 5. | Bake the Ham: Roast the ham, uncovered, basting occasionally, for 20 minutes per pound until golden and caramelized. |
| 6. | Prepare the Glaze: Strain the ham drippings, skim the fat as desired, and add ham stock to make 1½ cups. In a saucepan, bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in brown sugar, dry mustard, nutmeg, and cloves. Cook until thickened. For extra flavor, consider incorporating a splash of pineapple juice. Serve the glaze alongside the ham. |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița