Best 11 Ham With Boozy Cranberry Mushroom Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our Ham with Boozy Cranberry Mushroom Sauce, a dish that elevates the classic holiday meal to new heights. This succulent ham is accompanied by a medley of tantalizing sauces, each adding its own unique dimension to the dish. The boozy cranberry sauce, infused with the warmth of rum or bourbon, brings a vibrant tartness that perfectly complements the savory ham. The rich and earthy mushroom sauce, brimming with umami, adds a depth of flavor that will leave you craving more. Whether you're hosting a grand feast or an intimate gathering, this ham dish promises to impress and delight your guests.

**Variations:**

- Elevate the dish with a touch of elegance by wrapping the ham in puff pastry before baking. The golden-brown crust will add a delightful textural contrast to the tender ham.

- For a bolder flavor profile, opt for a smoked ham. The smokiness will infuse the meat with an irresistible aroma and a slightly charred exterior.

- Customize the mushroom sauce to your liking by adding different types of mushrooms. Cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms will each bring their own unique flavor and texture to the dish.

- Experiment with different types of alcohol in the cranberry sauce. Brandy, port wine, or even orange liqueur can add a delightful twist to the classic recipe.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED HAM WITH ZESTY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Delicious festive meal idea - Baked ham with zesty cranberry sauce.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 fully cooked rump half, bone-in ham (6 lb)
1 can (16 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
1/3 cup apple juice
1/4 cup port wine or apple juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Place ham on rack in shallow roasting pan. Add 1/4 to 1/2 inch water to pan. Cover pan.
  • Bake 45 minutes. Uncover pan; bake 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes longer or until meat thermometer inserted in center, but not touching bone, registers 140°F.
  • To make sauce, in small saucepan, mix all remaining ingredients with wire whisk until well blended. Cook over medium heat 10 minutes or until cranberry sauce is melted and mixture is thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. Cut ham into slices. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1350 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY GLAZED HAM



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That show-stopping entree you've been hoping for is right here, and it only takes five ingredients to make. The sweet and tangy cranberry glaze pairs beautifully with succulent ham. -Joni Peterson, Wichita, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 boneless fully cooked ham (5 pounds)
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Line a roasting pan with foil. Place ham on a rack in prepared pan. Bake, covered, 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Remove 1 cup mixture for glaze; reserve remaining mixture for sauce. Brush ham with some of the glaze mixture. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 140°, 35-45 minutes, brushing every 10 minutes with remaining glaze., Warm reserved sauce mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally; serve with ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 1485mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein.

BAKED FRESH HAM WITH APPLE-CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 to 6-pound fresh ham
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 apples, split in 1/2
2 cups cranberries, (if not fresh, frozen is fine)
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon pickling spice
1 tablespoon black mustard seeds
2 tablespoons sugar
1 (1-inch) piece ginger
1 1/2 cups apple juice
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Score fat and put ham, fat side up, in a roasting pan. Rub with extra-virgin olive oil and season with plenty of salt and pepper all over. Cover loosely with foil and roast for 2 hours. Remove foil and roast for final hour uncovered.
  • In a large saucepan add all the sauce ingredients and simmer for 25 minutes until apples are almost falling apart and the sauce is fragrant. Remove cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and ginger then puree in a blender until completely smooth. Serve with baked fresh ham.

GRANDMOTHER B'S SAUCE FOR HAM



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This recipe has been in the family for years. We always make this for Easter dinner.

Provided by Maryet Mann

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Ham Glaze Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 ½ tablespoons jellied cranberry sauce
½ cup brown sugar
1 orange, juiced and zested
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon honey
2 whole cloves

Steps:

  • Stir both amounts of cranberry sauce, brown sugar, orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice, mustard, honey, and cloves in a saucepan and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and boil until cranberry sauce has melted, brown sugar has dissolved, and the glaze is thickened, 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 28.4 mg, Sugar 21.9 g

CRANBERRY HAM GLAZE



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This cranberry sauce can be used to pour over ham as a delicious glaze. This is a Thanksgiving traditional dish for my family.

Provided by T Swaim

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Ham Glaze Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup orange juice
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Combine cranberry sauce, brown sugar, orange juice, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, whisking continuously, until brown sugar has melted and sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 24.4 mg, Sugar 48.6 g

SAUTEED MUSHROOMS WITH SMOKED HAM



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Categories     Mushroom     Side     Sauté     Lemon     Ham     Fall     Chive     Shallot     Bon Appétit     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms*
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 pounds large button mushrooms, halved
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
1/3 cup finely chopped smoked ham (such as Black Forest)
2 large garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Fresh parsley sprigs

Steps:

  • Place dried mushrooms in medium bowl; add enough boiling water to cover. Let stand until mushrooms soften, about 45 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms to work surface; reserve mushroom soaking liquid. Chop mushrooms.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add button mushrooms. Sauté until mushrooms are brown and juices evaporate, about 12 minutes. Add porcini mushrooms; stir 1 minute. Transfer mushroom mixture to medium bowl.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to same skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and next 3 ingredients. Sauté until shallots are tender, about 2 minutes. Add mushroom mixture and 1/2 cup mushroom soaking liquid, leaving behind any sediment. Cover and simmer until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally and adding more soaking liquid if mixture is dry, about 20 minutes. Add lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.)
  • Transfer mushroom mixture to serving bowl. Garnish with parsley sprigs.
  • Dried porcini mushrooms are available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores, and many supermarkets.

WINNING CRANBERRY GLAZED HAM



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A dear friend shared the recipe for this tender ham with me. I've taken it to reunions, weddings, graduations, baptisms, holiday gatherings and more. It's a delicious way to please a crowd. The cranberry sauce adds flavor and color.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 10h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cans (16 ounces each) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup orange juice
1/3 cup steak sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 fully cooked bone-in ham (7 to 9 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, orange juice, steak sauce, oil, mustard and brown sugar. Score the surface of the ham with shallow diagonal cuts, making diamond shapes., Place ham in a 2-gal. resealable bag. Add half of cranberry mixture; seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, turning several times. Cover and refrigerate remaining cranberry mixture., Preheat oven to 325°. Drain and discard marinade from ham. Place ham on a rack in a foil-lined roasting pan; cover with foil. Bake for 1-3/4 hours., Place reserved cranberry mixture in a small saucepan; heat through. Uncover ham; brush with cranberry mixture. , Bake until a thermometer reads 140°, 45-60 minutes longer, brushing with cranberry mixture every 15 minutes. Warm remaining cranberry mixture; serve with ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 1164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

BOOZY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Categories     Berry     Sauce     Christmas     Condiment/Spread     Fall     Thanksgiving     Chill     Side     Stew     Winter     Vegetarian

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups Sugar
1/2 cup Water
3 Whole cloves
1 stick Cinnamon
4 cups Cranberries (1 bag)
1/2 Orange (finely chopped, including rind and pulp)
1/4 cup Bourbon (or Cognac)

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar and water and bring to a boil, then continue boiling for 3 minutes.
  • Toss in cloves, cinnamon, cranberries and finely chopped orange.
  • Cook over low heat until berries start popping.
  • Stir occasionally, then remove from heat.
  • Stir in bourbon and pour into bowl.
  • Cover and chill overnight.

BAKED HAM WITH ZESTY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Makeover a family favorite by serving ham with zesty cranberry sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

6- to 8-pound fully cooked smoked bone-in ham
1 can (16 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1/3 cup apple juice
1/4 cup port wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°. Place ham, cut side down, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Pour water into pan until 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in center of thickest part of ham and does not touch bone.
  • Cover with aluminum foil. Bake 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, uncovering ham after 45 minutes, until meat thermometer reads 135° to 140°. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes for easiest carving.
  • While ham is baking, beat remaining ingredients in 1-quart saucepan with wire whisk until well mixed. Cook over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until cranberry sauce is melted and mixture is hot. Serve sauce with sliced ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1010 mg

BOOZY FRESH CRANBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE



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Why buy canned cranberry sauce when you can easily make your own from fresh cranberries, sugar, water, and a little bit of fresh orange? Cointreau®, or another orange-flavored liqueur, gives this sauce an extra flavor boost. It's perfect with ham, chicken, or turkey, whether it's a holiday or not.

Provided by Bibi

Time 30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups whole fresh cranberries
½ cup white sugar
½ cup water
½ large orange, zested and juiced
⅓ cup orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®)
⅛ teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, orange juice, orange-flavored liqueur, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool. Sauce with thicken as it cools, to a soft-preserves stage. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 20.3 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

HAM WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Ham With Cranberry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Ham

Time 3h10m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 -6 lbs cooked ham
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup pineapple-orange juice
1 (1 lb) can jellied cranberry sauce
1/3 cup steak sauce
1 tablespoon salad oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Put ham in baking dish and score the top of the ham.
  • Mix 1 cup brown sugar and juice, and brush some of this glaze on top of the ham.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 325 degrees for about 3 hours.
  • Glaze the ham several times during baking.
  • With an electric mixer, combine the jellied cranberry sauce, steak sauce, salad oil, 3 tablespoons brown sugar and mustard.
  • Pour sauce into a pan and heat.
  • Serve hot with the ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.3, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 118.4, Sodium 94.9, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 23.9, Protein 33.9

Tips:

  • For the best results, use a bone-in ham. The bone adds flavor to the meat and helps it stay moist.
  • Score the ham before baking it. This will help the glaze penetrate the meat and create a crispy crust.
  • Bake the ham uncovered for the first half of the cooking time. This will help the skin crisp up.
  • Cover the ham with foil for the second half of the cooking time. This will help the meat stay moist.
  • Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing it. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat.
  • Serve the ham with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or cranberry sauce.

Conclusion:

This ham with boozy cranberry mushroom sauce is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for a holiday meal. The ham is juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is tangy and sweet. The combination of flavors is sure to please everyone at your table.

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