Best 6 Ham With Bourbon Molasses And Pecan Glaze Recipes

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Indulge in a harmonious blend of sweet, smoky, and nutty flavors with our exquisite Ham with Bourbon Molasses and Pecan Glaze. This tantalizing dish combines the richness of ham with a luscious glaze made from Kentucky bourbon, sweet molasses, and crunchy pecans. The glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating an irresistible crust that complements the tender and juicy ham.

For those seeking a delectable side dish, look no further than our Southern-inspired Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey. This classic dish features tender collard greens simmered in a flavorful broth infused with smoked turkey, bacon, and a touch of spice. The result is a heartwarming and comforting side that perfectly balances the richness of the ham.

Our Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey Butter are a delightful addition to any meal. These tender and caramelized sweet potatoes are tossed in a luscious honey butter, creating a sweet and savory combination that will satisfy your taste buds. The touch of cinnamon and nutmeg adds a warm and inviting aroma that will fill your kitchen.

And for a refreshing and tangy side dish, try our Cucumber Salad with Red Onion and Dill. This simple yet flavorful salad features crisp cucumbers, sliced red onions, and fresh dill tossed in a zesty dressing made with vinegar, sugar, and a hint of mustard. The vibrant colors and bright flavors of this salad will add a pop of freshness to your meal.

With this comprehensive guide, you'll be able to create a memorable and delicious feast that will impress your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HAM WITH BOURBON, MOLASSES, AND PECAN GLAZE



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Provided by Bruce Aidells

Categories     Bourbon     Fruit Juice     Mustard     Roast     Christmas     Ham     Pecan     Molasses     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup apple juice (preferably fresh unfiltered)
1/4 cup bourbon
1 3/4 cups (packed) dark brown sugar
1 cup pecans, toasted, cooled, finely ground
1/4 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
3 tablespoons dry mustard
1 whole bone-in 16- to 18-pound ham
Tangerine Chutney
Buttermilk Spoon Bread

Steps:

  • Boil juice and bourbon in small saucepan until reduced to scant 1/3 cup, about 6 minutes. Combine sugar, pecans, molasses, and mustard in bowl. Add bourbon mixture; stir to form thick paste. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
  • Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 325°F. Line large roasting pan with heavy-duty foil, leaving overhang on all sides. Trim off skin and all but 1/4 inch fat from ham. Place ham, fat side up, in prepared pan. Roast ham until thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 130°F to 135°F, about 10 minutes per pound or 2 hours 40 minutes for 16-pound ham.
  • Remove ham from oven; increase oven temperature to 425°F. Lightly score fat on ham in diamond pattern. Rub glaze thickly over top and sides of ham. Return ham to oven and roast until glaze is deep brown and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Let ham stand at least 20 minutes and up to 45 minutes. Serve with chutney and spoon bread.

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

PECAN BOURBON GLAZED HAM RECIPE



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Wow your friends and family with this delicious pecan bourbon glazed ham. Perfect to serve at any feast, it's wonderfully rich and sweet and makes for a perfect centerpiece.

Provided by Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie

Categories     Main Course

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 Spiral Sliced Smoked Ham (ours was 8 lbs)
2 Tbsp Bourbon
2 Cups Pecans (Chopped)
2 1/3 Cup Maple Syrup
2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
5 Tbsp Unsalted Butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
  • Remove ham from packaging and place flat side down on a shallow baking pan.
  • Place Ham in oven, bake for about an hour and a half (see notes).
  • Meanwhile, prepare the glaze. In a small pot on the stovetop ( at med-high heat) combine butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, bourbon, and pecans .
  • Bring to a boil. Boil for 2-3 minutes. Stirring frequently so as not to burn.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for about 8 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • When timer goes off remove ham from oven. Pour glaze evenly over the top.
  • Return ham to oven for an additional 30 minutes. Ham should be heated to an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
  • Remove from oven and let cool about 8 minutes. Slice and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1073 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 67 g, Fat 67 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 200 mg, Sodium 3596 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 40 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BOURBON HONEY GLAZED HAM



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup bourbon or whiskey
1 cup clover honey
1/3 cup molasses
1/2 cup 100 percent fruit orange marmalade
Nonstick cooking spray
1 (5-pound) whole bone-in smoked ham, fully cooked, unsliced
1/8 cup whole cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat bourbon, honey, molasses, and marmalade over low heat for 15 minutes or until reduced by half, stirring occasionally. (When measuring honey and molasses, spray measuring cup with nonstick cooking spray to keep measurements accurate.) Set aside.
  • With a sharp knife, cut a diamond pattern on the fatty part of the ham. Stud whole cloves in each diamond, at points where lines cross. Spread half of the bourbon glaze over the ham and roast for 30 minutes, uncovered. Baste occasionally with remaining glaze and continue to roast for another 15 minutes. Let ham stand for 20 minutes before slicing.

COUNTRY-BAKED HAM WITH BOURBON MOLASSES GLAZE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h10m

Yield depends on size of ham.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 smoked ham (New York State) 12 to 14 pounds
Cloves
1 cup bourbon
2 cups molasses
1 tablespoon peppercorns

Steps:

  • Remove skin from ham, leaving 1/4 to 1/2-inch of fat on ham. Score the fat into diamond shapes and insert cloves in a decorative manner. In a saucepan, bring bourbon, molasses, and peppercorns to a simmer, to cook off the alcohol -- be careful, the alcohol will flame a little. Allow to cool. Put ham on a rack in a baking pan, add 1-inch of water, baste with the glaze and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven. Depending on weight of the ham, the time will vary. It will take approximately 20 minutes per pound. Bake for 3 hours covered and last 1/2 hour uncovered, basting every 20 minutes with glaze.

HAM WITH BOURBON, MAPLE SYRUP AND PECAN GLAZE



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I found this in a 2005 Gourmet Magazine edition and made it this Christmas, it was a big hit and the guests were asking for leftovers and the recipe as well.

Provided by Pinaygourmet 345142

Categories     Ham

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup apple juice (preferably fresh unfiltered)
1/4 cup Bourbon
1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
1 cup pecans, toasted, cooled, finely ground
1/4 cup light maple syrup
3 tablespoons dry mustard
16 lbs whole ham

Steps:

  • Boil juice and bourbon in small saucepan until reduced to scant 1/3 cup, about 6 minutes.
  • Combine sugar, pecans, molasses, and mustard in bowl.
  • Add bourbon mixture; stir to form thick paste. (Can be made 2 days ahead.)
  • Cover; chill.
  • Bring to room temperature before using.
  • Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 325°F
  • Line large roasting pan with heavy-duty foil, leaving overhang on all sides.
  • Trim off skin and all but 1/4 inch fat from ham.
  • Place ham, fat side up, in prepared pan.
  • Roast ham until thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 130°F to 135°F, about 10 minutes per pound or 2 hours 40 minutes for 16-pound ham.
  • Remove ham from oven; increase oven temperature to 425°F
  • Lightly score fat on ham in diamond pattern.
  • Rub glaze thickly over top and sides of ham.
  • Return ham to oven and roast until glaze is deep brown and bubbling, about 25 minutes.
  • Let ham stand at least 20 minutes and up to 45 minutes.
  • Serve with chutney and spoon bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1754.2, Fat 132.4, SaturatedFat 44, Cholesterol 423.4, Sodium 7537.4, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 19.3, Protein 100

Tips:

  • Choose the right ham: For best results, choose a bone-in ham that is fully cooked and weighs 10-12 pounds. You can also use a spiral-cut ham, which will cook more evenly.
  • Make the glaze ahead of time: The glaze can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. When you're ready to cook the ham, simply bring the glaze to room temperature.
  • Score the ham: Scoring the ham helps the glaze to penetrate the meat and cook it more evenly. Use a sharp knife to make shallow cuts in the ham, about 1 inch deep and 1 inch apart.
  • Cook the ham slowly: The best way to cook a ham is to cook it slowly over low heat. This will help to keep the ham moist and juicy. Cook the ham for about 10-12 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Baste the ham frequently: Basting the ham with the glaze will help to keep it moist and flavorful. Baste the ham every 30 minutes or so during the cooking process.

Conclusion:

This ham with bourbon, molasses, and pecan glaze is a delicious and easy-to-make holiday dish. The glaze is sweet and savory, with a hint of smokiness from the bourbon. The pecans add a crunchy texture and a nutty flavor. This ham is sure to be a hit at your next holiday party.

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