Bourbon Orange Glazed Ham (Holiday Ham)

A straight-on view of a half smoked bourbon glazed ham resting on a large white platter with numerous slices cut from the roast on stacked also on the platter.

Bourbon Orange Glazed Ham (Holiday Ham)

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1 50

Resting time: 14

Total Time: 2 14

Servings:

Calories: 314kcal

Author: Kris Longwell

This smoked ham is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday feast. The bourbon adds a depth of flavor that is amazing and the sweetness of the marmalade and maple syrup is the perfect match to the succulent ham. For the best ham available, go with a Mangalitsa ham (see NOTES).

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Equipment

Large roasting pan. with roasting rack (optional)
aluminum foil for tenting the ham during roasting
Brush for applying the glaze

Ingredients

⅔ cup orange marmalade
¼ cup Bourbon or dark rum
3 tablespoon pure maple syrup
3 tablespoon coarse-ground mustard or Dijon
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper ground
1 7 to 9 lb half ham bone-in, smoked

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F.
In a medium bowl, mix the marmalade, Bourbon, maple syrup, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
⅔ cup orange marmalade, ¼ cup Bourbon, 3 tablespoon pure maple syrup, 3 tablespoon coarse-ground mustard, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Brush the ham all over with about ½ cup of the glaze. Place the ham in the roasting pan (or on a rimmed baking sheet) and loosely cover the ham with foil. Place the pan on a grate in the lower third of your oven for 90 minutes.
1 7 to 9 lb half ham
Remove the ham from the oven and increase the temperature to 425°F. Gently peel the foil away from the roast. Meanwhile, brush on another ½ cup of the glaze over the ham. Return the ham to the oven for about 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the ham again, apply one more liberal layer of the glaze, and roast for another 5 minutes. Keep an eye on the roast, don't let the glaze burn!
Remove the ham and let rest for 15 to 20 minutes. Place on a platter (or cutting board), slice, and serve at once.

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Notes

NOTE: Watch the video near the top of the recipe for visual guidance.

Mangalitsa pork can easily be ordered from Mangalista Estates. Use Discount Code: LOON25 for 25% off! You can go with a bone-in or boneless ham with this recipe. If going with boneless, then only roast the ham for 60 minutes and then glaze again for another 10 to 15 minutes (glazing twice).

Though this ham is delicious when served at room temperature, it's amazing when served warm. The marbling becomes melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Leftovers will keep (covered) in the fridge for up to a week. Sliced ham can be frozen for up to several months.

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