Glazed Sweet Bourbon Ham
Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 1 hour 45 minutes • Serves: 12
1/2 cup water
1-1/4cups apple juice
2/3cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1.Preheat oven to 325°. Place ham, cut side down, in 13 x 9-inch baking pan; add water. Cover loosely with aluminum foil; bake 1 hour.
2.In small saucepot, whisk apple juice, brown sugar, mustard, whiskey, honey, lemon juice and thyme; heat to simmering over medium heat. Simmer 5 minutes, whisking occasionally; remove from heat.
3.Remove ham from oven; brush ham with some glaze. Bake ham, uncovered, 45 minutes longer or until internal temperature reaches 120°, brushing ham every 15 minutes with glaze. Transfer ham to serving platter; cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 minutes before serving; internal temperature will rise to 140° upon standing.
Approximate nutritional values per serving:
400 Calories, 15g Fat (5g Saturated), 122mg Cholesterol,
1672mg Sodium, 20g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 41g Protein
Helpful Tips:
> Serve ham drizzled with any drippings remaining in the baking dish.
> Leftover ham? Add chopped ham to your favorite boxed mac and cheese mix or homemade macaroni and cheese recipe. Toss in some peas for added color and flavor.