Holly's Bourbon Baked Ham

Elevate your holiday table with **Holly's Bourbon Baked Ham**, a show-stopping centerpiece bursting with rich, smoky-sweet flavors. This recipe takes a fully cooked, bone-in ham and bathes it in a luscious glaze made from bourbon, brown sugar, honey, and a touch of Dijon mustard for depth. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, and brightened by fresh orange zest and juice, the glaze caramelizes beautifully as it bakes, creating a glossy, irresistible finish. Perfectly tender and juicy, this ham is basted throughout its slow roasting for maximum flavor. Ready in just over two hours, it’s ideal for holiday feasts or special gatherings, serving up to 12 people. Pair this crowd-pleaser with your favorite side dishes and let its mouthwatering aroma win over your guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:170 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 8 pounds Bone-in ham (fully cooked)
• 1 cup Bourbon
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon Fresh orange zest
• 0.25 cup Fresh orange juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).

Step 2

Place the ham in a large roasting pan, cut side down. Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, making shallow cuts about 1 inch apart.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the bourbon, brown sugar, honey, butter, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, orange zest, and orange juice. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes smooth. Simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Step 4

Brush a generous amount of the bourbon glaze over the ham, ensuring it coats the scored surface. Reserve the remaining glaze for basting.

Step 5

Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 hours.

Step 6

Remove the foil and liberally baste the ham with more bourbon glaze. Return it to the oven uncovered and continue baking for another 30–45 minutes, basting every 10–15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).

Step 7

Once done, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with any remaining glaze drizzled over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4315.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7932.2

Total Fat 353.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 134.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 2258.5mg	0%
Sodium 44293.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 292.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	0%
Total Sugars 286.3g
Protein 770.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 437.5mg	0%
Iron 23.4mg	0%
Potassium 11101.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.8%

Protein: 41.5%

Carbs: 15.8%