Best 5 Ham With Bourbon Cherry Glaze Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing ham glazed with a luscious bourbon cherry glaze. This dish is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. The ham, succulent and tender, is enveloped in a glaze made from sweet cherries, rich bourbon, and a hint of zesty orange, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Elevate your holiday feasts or special occasions with this exquisite dish that combines the essence of classic and contemporary cooking.

Alongside the main recipe, you'll also discover a collection of complementary dishes that will complete your culinary masterpiece. Prepare a creamy and flavorful mashed sweet potato casserole, a delightful roasted Brussels sprouts dish bursting with nutty flavors, and a refreshing cranberry sauce that adds a touch of tartness to the meal. These recipes are carefully curated to complement the ham, ensuring a harmonious and unforgettable dining experience.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

HAM WITH BOURBON-CHERRY GLAZE



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Treat your guests with this ham that's served with bourbon-cherry glaze - a tasty dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 fully cooked bone-in ham shank (12 lb)
1 tablespoon black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
30 whole cloves
1 can (12 oz) cola carbonated beverage
1/4 cup bourbon
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 jar (13 oz) cherry preserves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. 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.
  • 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. Bake uncovered 2 hours, basting with pan drippings every 15 minutes.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, mix remaining 1/4 cup cola and remaining 2 tablespoons each bourbon and brown sugar. Add 2/3 cup of the preserves. Cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until glaze is hot and sugar is dissolved. Brush glaze over ham. Bake 1 hour 45 minutes longer or until thermometer reads 140°F. Transfer ham to serving platter; cover with foil. Let stand 30 minutes before carving.
  • Skim fat from drippings in pan. Stir remaining 1/2 cup preserves into drippings with whisk. Transfer mixture to a saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Serve glaze with ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1643 mg

BOURBON-GLAZED HAM



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This is a delicious combo of about five recipes I found while researching for my first Thanksgiving ham. The empty baking pan afterwards was my best compliment!

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Whole

Time 9h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 pound) boneless ham
⅓ cup bourbon whiskey
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
½ cup honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups water
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple rings

Steps:

  • Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes about 1/2-inch deep. Place the ham in a large, resealable bag. Add the bourbon, brown sugar, crushed pineapple, honey, and garlic to the bag; refrigerate at least 8 hours, turning the bag over several times while marinating.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Transfer the ham and marinade to a large baking dish; pour the water into the dish. Attach the pineapple rings around the surface of the ham with toothpicks.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (95 degrees C), basting occasionally with the sauce in the pan, 90 to 105 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 2425.7 mg, Sugar 23.9 g

BAKED HAM WITH SPICED CHERRY GLAZE



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup glaze

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick spray
1(5-pound) boneless ready-to-eat ham
1/2 cup water or white wine
1 cup cherry preserves
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (creamy)
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, zested and juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a roasting pan with foil and spray it with nonstick spray.
  • Score the top and sides of the ham with a small sharp knife in a crisscross pattern. Put the ham in the pan, pour 1/2 cup water or white wine into the bottom of the pan and bake, covered loosely with a tent of foil, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • To make the glaze, combine the preserves, horseradish, brown sugar, cinnamon, cumin, cardamom, salt, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Transfer the cherry mixture to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil until the glaze is slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the lemon zest.
  • Remove the ham from the oven and brush the top with 1/4 cup of the glaze. Bake, uncovered, until the ham is hot and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 140 degrees F, about 20 minutes longer. Remove the ham from the oven to a cutting board and let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Arrange the sliced ham on a serving platter and serve with the reserved glaze.

CHERRY BOURBON HAM GLAZE



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A glaze takes a baked ham from basic to amazing! The flavors of bourbon and cherry juice are different than other ham glaze recipes we've seen and used. It's thick and sweet. Mixed with the savory ham it's just delicious. This is a delicious glaze for a holiday ham. Guests will be wondering what the unique flavor it. It's also a...

Provided by Darlene Dulewski

Categories     Other Sauces

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 c brown sugar
1/4 c cherry juice
1/4 c bourbon (my preference is Jim Beam because of its more smoky taste)

Steps:

  • 1. In a small saucepan, mix all ingredients together and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, making sure mixture is "saucy" (about 4-5 minutes). You can make this ahead of time and let sit until you are ready to pour it over the ham.
  • 2. Pour glaze over ham 1 hour before ham is done.
  • 3. Uncover ham for the last 20 minutes and baste with glaze at least twice.

CHERRY HAM GLAZE



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This cherry ham glaze give any ham a delicious, sweet, and slightly tart taste. I glazed a ham for Thanksgiving with this, and my company couldn't get enough of it. I was out of ham by the next day!

Provided by DTINUSA

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

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons water
¼ cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 (12 ounce) jar cherry preserves
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Stir together water, vinegar, corn syrup, preserves, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Brush 1/4 to 1/3 cup of this glaze over your ham about 30 minutes before it is finished baking. Stir any ham drippings into the remaining glaze and serve alongside the sliced ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 11.3 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose a high-quality ham for the best flavor. A spiral-cut ham is easiest to glaze and cook evenly.
  • If you don't have bourbon, you can substitute another type of dark liquor, such as rum or whiskey.
  • The glaze can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • To keep the ham moist during cooking, baste it with the glaze every 20 minutes or so.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the ham is cooked to your desired doneness. The internal temperature should reach 140 degrees Fahrenheit for a medium-rare ham or 160 degrees Fahrenheit for a fully cooked ham.
  • Let the ham rest for 10-15 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Conclusion:

This ham with bourbon cherry glaze is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any special occasion. The sweet and tangy glaze complements the salty ham perfectly, and the bourbon adds a touch of sophistication. Whether you are serving it for a holiday dinner or a casual get-together, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

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