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TA DA!! Between the deep, smoky, sweet flavors from the bourbon to the fragrance of the warm spices caramelizing on the ham; it’s hard not to pick pieces off of thisSouthern Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham before it’s ready to hit the table.
Do you love the “Ta Da” moment when you get to bring out the beautiful, long awaited centerpiece for the holiday dinner? I know I do. You want it to be picture perfect!
A lot of preparation and planning goes into making it a special day.Well, I don’t have to cook this year, but how could we not have all the yummy leftovers if we don’t have our own ham? That’s not happening!
So we decided to make our own big fat ham anyway. I have said it before, and I will say it yet again, I can’t pass up a good sale. Haven’t seen prices this good in ages. A bone-in half ham for 79 cents a pound, that is a deal that is too good to pass up. Think you can’t get a good ham that cheap, well think again. I’m loving using the Flip app, you can check all your local sale ads and just search for what you need, pretty handy.
So I thought this was a good time to try something different, because for special holidays I always make this pretty Holiday Glazed Ham, which we love.
Since we were in the mood to try something we’ve never had before, we decided to see what a Southern Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham would taste like. The barrel aged bourbon brings a deep, smoky, sweet flavor. Then there is the fragrance of the warm spices all caramelizing on the ham. It took all I had in order to not start picking pieces off when it came to basting this ham, really hard because it smells so good.
But when you finally get to taste it, well it is well worth the wait and you’ll want to go for the biggest ham. Also, having a nice size roasting pan and adjustable roasting rack will make your life so much easier, it’s well worth it for transferring your roast, ham or turkey from the pan to the table for your holiday meals.
If you LOVE this Southern Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham recipe, you may also love this Glazed Holiday Ham recipe as well!
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Yield: About 20 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Inactive Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
TA DA!! Between the deep, smoky, sweet flavors from the bourbon to the fragrance of the warm spices caramelizing on the ham; it's hard not to pick pieces off of thisSouthern Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham before it's ready to hit the table.
Ingredients
- 9-12 pound bone-in ham (ours was 12)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/2 brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1 1/2 cup water in the bottom of the pan (enough for about 1/4 inch)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. (I start the oven warmer because the ham is still cold)
- Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl, add honey and bourbon and stir well, you don't have to heat anything up it will caramelize while baking.
- Score ham only about 1/8 inch deep in a criss cross pattern (it will spread open more as it cooks).
- Baste and cover well with foil, turn oven down to 325, baste once an hour. Ours was done in 3 hours. Cooking instructions will be on your ham ours was 15 minutes per pound at 325.
- The last half hour remove foil to finish browning, and let rest 15 to 20 minutes before carving
Nutrition Information
Yield 20Serving Size About 8 oz.
Amount Per ServingCalories 416Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 174mgSodium 2660mgCarbohydrates 10gFiber 0gSugar 10gProtein 60g
Nutrition data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix, and should only be used as a general guideline. This information is provided as a courtesy and there is no guarantee that the information will be completely accurate.
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FAQs
The glaze is the most delicious combination of brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and just a splash of fruity apple cider vinegar. While hams often comes packaged with a granulated glaze, you can — and should — make your own. It will transform a city ham to the most-talked-about dish at the table.
What is in the glaze packet that comes with ham? ›
Because most hams come with a glaze packet that typically contains added sugars and preservatives, all you have to do is add water and let it cook until thickened (per MyRecipes). However, sometimes the easy route does not yield the most delicious results.
How to cook ham from honey baked ham? ›
Serving Instructions
We recommend that you do not heat Honey Baked Hams® - they are made to enjoy right from the refrigerator. If you prefer your meat warmed, gently heat on low heat 275°F for 10 min per pound only by the slice, do not heat the entire ham. Heating may cause the meat to dry out and lose flavor.
How and when to glaze a ham? ›
The glaze should not be applied until the final hour to 30 minutes, in order to avoid burning the sugars. What you're going to do with the glaze ingredients is just combine most of them into a paste, and then apply it to the ham. After that, the heat in your oven will take care of everything.
Do you put glaze on ham before cooking? ›
When you do glaze a ham, your glaze is going to have a very high sugar content. And that's an understatement. So what you do have to be cautious of is having that glaze burn. That's why I prefer to allow my ham to develop the traditional roasty colors, then apply the glaze 20 minutes before it's done cooking.
Do I cover ham when I glaze it? ›
Cover the ham to keep it moist! I've found that just tenting the ham with foil does the job. Keep it tented until you brush on the glaze. Once glaze in on the ham, remove the foil so the glaze has a chance to get all caramelized and yummy.
What are the three basic ingredients in a glaze What does each ingredient do? ›
Glazes need a balance of the 3 main ingredients: Silica, Alumina and Flux. Too much flux causes a glaze to run, and tends to create variable texture on the surface. The texture may vary from shiny, where the glass is balanced, to matte where the excessive flux oxides may form visible, possibly lumpy, crystals.
What is the shiny stuff on ham? ›
A natural phenomenon in cured meat (and some fresh meat) is the occurrence of iridescence or a rainbow appearance on the cut lean surface. Technically, this is referred to as birefringence.
What makes honey baked ham better? ›
First, our Honey Baked Ham products start with a rigorous selection process, then the meat is smoked for up to 24 hours with our special blend of hardwood chips. The result is that every rich and flavorful bite, and every slice, is fall-apart-in-your-mouth perfect. There's something about that sweet, crunchy glaze.
How long do you bake a honey baked ham at 350? ›
275°F oven: Bake about 20 minutes per pound (2 to 2 1/2 hours total). 350°F oven: If you need to heat the ham more quickly, you can bake the ham at 350°F for about 10 minutes per pound (1 to 1 1/2 hours total).
HoneyBaked Ham® and Turkey Breasts are best served directly from the refrigerator – simply thaw and they're ready for the table. If you prefer your meat warmed, gently heat on low heat, only by the slice, not heating the entire ham or turkey breast. Heating may cause the meat to dry out and lose flavor.
How do you get glaze to stick to ham? ›
Techniques for Glazing a Ham
To glaze the ham, pull the roasting pan out of the oven and place it on a cooling rack; make sure to close the oven door so heat doesn't escape. Using a basting brush or spoon, coat the ham with the glaze, then return it to the oven.
Can you overcook a glazed ham? ›
Can you overcook a glazed ham? Yes, you can. Overcooked ham can become dry. Cook the ham for 1 hour at 200ºC or until warmed through, basting it every 15 minutes.
What is so special about Honey Baked Ham? ›
Our hams are smoked for up to 24 hours with our special blend of hardwood chips, then spiral-sliced to the bone for convenient easy serving, and hand-crafted with our sweet, crunchy glaze. You won't find a more delicious, attractive or convenient way to serve your family and holiday guests.
Does honey ham have honey on it? ›
Ingredients. Ham, Water, Honey, Vinegar*, Contains 2% Or Less: Sugar, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Dextrose, Natural Flavorings (Including Celery Juice Powder*), Sea Salt, Citric Acid.
Can you buy a honey glaze? ›
SWEET HONEY GLAZE WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
Balsamic Di Modena Honey gives a rich, sweet and sour glaze inspired by our love of authentic Italian cuisine. Deliciously smooth honey skilfully blended with richly flavoured balsamic vinegar from Modena in Italy and the toffee-like taste of dark Muscavado sugar.
Does Honey Baked Ham come with glaze? ›
We slow smoke our tender and savory Honey Baked™ Boneless Half Ham for exquisite flavor and maximum tenderness. We add our sweet, crunchy glaze as the finishing touch by hand in-store.
