Description
Enjoy the delightful blend of sweet maple syrup and smoky bourbon with this Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham. Simple to make, it’s an unforgettable dish ideal for holiday feasts or everyday family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½–3kg / 5½-6½ lb smoked ham (gammon in UK)
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 2–3 bay leaves
- 125ml / 1/2 cup bourbon (or whisky)
- 125ml / 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the ham by poaching with onion, carrot, peppercorns, and bay leaves until cooked.
- Make the glaze by simmering bourbon, maple syrup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until thickened.
- Score the ham in a diamond pattern and brush with glaze.
- Roast ham at 200°C/400°F, glazing halfway until caramelized.
- Let the ham rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Choose a quality smoked ham for the best flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
Reheat in the oven at 325°F until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg