Honey Bourbon–Glazed Ham
Made with two full cups of bourbon, the sweet, sticky glaze on this juicy ham is subtly spiced with fennel, coriander, and star anise.
Ingredients
- 18 Lbs Bone-In Smoked Ham
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Fennel Seeds
- 1 Tbsp Coriander Seeds
- 4 Pods Star Anise
- 4 Each Bay Leafs
- 2 Each Cinnamon Sticks
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Each Ginger 1-inch Piece Sliced Thin
- 1 Each Dried Red Chili
- 1 tsp Finely Grated Orange Zest
- 2 Cups Bourbon
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce Low-Sodium
- 2 Tbsp Honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Place the ham in a large roasting pan and add 1 cup of water. Cover the pan with foil and bake the ham for about 2 hours and 45 minutes, basting occasionally until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 120°F.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the sugar with 2 tablespoons of water and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until a light golden caramel forms, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and add the fennel seeds, coriander seeds, star anise, bay leaves, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, chile, and orange zest; let sit for about 1 minute.
- Carefully add the bourbon, soy sauce, and honey. Return the glaze to a simmer and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the foil and brush the ham with the glaze. Roast for 30 minutes longer, glazing every 10 minutes, until the top is lightly caramelized.
- Transfer the ham to a platter and let rest for 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 6ozCalories: 1806kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 143gFat: 118gSaturated Fat: 43gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 53gCholesterol: 556mgSodium: 1404mgPotassium: 1899mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 9mg
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