Ham with Bourbon-Cherry Glaze

Dairy Free
Health score
33%
Ham with Bourbon-Cherry Glaze
270 min.
12
1235kcal

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our Ham with Bourbon-Cherry Glaze, a show-stopping centerpiece perfect for any gathering. This dish combines the rich, savory flavors of a fully cooked bone-in ham with a sweet and tangy glaze that will leave your guests raving. The bourbon adds a warm depth, while the cherry preserves provide a luscious sweetness that beautifully complements the saltiness of the ham.

Not only is this recipe dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences, but it also serves a generous 12 people, making it ideal for family dinners, holiday feasts, or festive celebrations. With a total cooking time of 270 minutes, this dish allows you to enjoy the process of creating something truly special without feeling rushed.

The preparation is straightforward, starting with a simple rub of crushed black peppercorns and a few strategic cuts to enhance the flavor. As the ham bakes, the aroma fills your kitchen, creating an inviting atmosphere that will have everyone eagerly anticipating the meal. The final touch of the bourbon-cherry glaze, brushed on just before the ham finishes baking, elevates this dish to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Gather your loved ones around the table and serve this stunning ham with its delectable glaze, paired with your favorite sides. It's not just a meal; it's an experience that brings people together, making memories that will last long after the last bite is gone.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon peppercorns black crushed
  • 0.3 cup bourbon 
  • tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 13 oz smucker's cherry preserves 
  • 12 oz coca-cola canned
  • 12 lb ham bone-in fully cooked

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  2. Remove skin from ham; trim fat to 1/4-inch thickness. Make shallow cuts in fat 1 inch apart in diamond pattern. Rub peppercorns over surface of ham; insert cloves in centers of diamonds.
  3. Place ham in pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of ham and does not touch fat or bone. In small bowl, mix 1 1/4 cups of the cola, 2 tablespoons of the bourbon and 1/4 cup of the brown sugar; pour over ham.
  4. Bake uncovered 2 hours, basting with pan drippings every 15 minutes.
  5. In 1-quart saucepan, mix remaining 1/4 cup cola and remaining 2 tablespoons each bourbon and brown sugar.
  6. Add 2/3 cup of the preserves. Cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until glaze is hot and sugar is dissolved.
  7. Brush glaze over ham.
  8. Bake 1 hour 45 minutes longer or until thermometer reads 140F.
  9. Transfer ham to serving platter; cover with foil.
  10. Let stand 30 minutes before carving.
  11. Skim fat from drippings in pan. Stir remaining 1/2 cup preserves into drippings with whisk.
  12. Transfer mixture to a saucepan.
  13. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
  14. Serve glaze with ham.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1235kcal
Protein32.73%
Fat57.16%
Carbs10.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.75
Glycemic Load
13.26
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
36.872173945541%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1234.54kcal
61.73%
Fat:76.12g
117.11%
Saturated Fat:27.14g
169.62%
Carbohydrates:30.29g
10.1%
Net Carbohydrates:29.74g
10.81%
Sugar:23.26g
25.85%
Cholesterol:281.23mg
93.74%
Sodium:5397mg
234.65%
Alcohol:1.67g
100%
Alcohol %:0.4%
100%
Protein:98.07g
196.13%
Vitamin B1:2.73mg
182.15%
Selenium:103.72µg
148.17%
Vitamin B3:20.26mg
101.31%
Phosphorus:981.11mg
98.11%
Vitamin B6:1.73mg
86.74%
Zinc:10.56mg
70.41%
Vitamin B2:1.03mg
60.44%
Vitamin B12:2.9µg
48.38%
Potassium:1340.64mg
38.3%
Iron:4.25mg
23.63%
Magnesium:89.38mg
22.34%
Vitamin D:3.18µg
21.17%
Copper:0.42mg
21.12%
Vitamin B5:2.1mg
20.99%
Vitamin E:1.68mg
11.19%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.37%
Calcium:47.13mg
4.71%
Folate:17.19µg
4.3%
Vitamin C:2.7mg
3.28%
Fiber:0.55g
2.19%
Vitamin K:1.36µg
1.3%