SUNNY'S APPLE-BOURBON HAM GLAZE

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Sunny's Apple-Bourbon Ham Glaze image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h20m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup apple cider
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup bourbon
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Teeny tiny pinch of ground cloves
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 7- to 10-pound precooked spiral ham

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • To make the glaze, add the apple cider, brown sugar, bourbon, pumpkin pie spice and cloves to a large pot. Turn the heat to medium high and cook, while stirring, until the liquid reduces and becomes slightly thickened like a glaze, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the butter and stir to melt. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Lay out plenty of aluminum foil to wrap the ham in and create a bed for it. Place the ham in the center of the aluminum foil and pull the sides up around it, leaving the top exposed. Pour over half the glaze, getting it into the spirals. Finish tightly wrapping the ham and place it on a rack in a roasting pan. Fill the pan with water, but do not let it touch the bottom of the ham.
  • Cook until the internal temperature reaches about 140 degrees F (gauge 15 to 20 minutes per pound). Remember, it is already cooked, so you just need to bring it to temperature without drying it out.
  • Remove the ham and raise the oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Pull back the aluminum foil (watch out--it's steamy and hot!!). With a brush and the remaining glaze, slather the top of the ham, allowing the glaze to get into any creases of the spiral you see. Place back in the oven uncovered but still sitting in the foil and roasting pan, an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Remove and rest 10 minutes before serving.

Sanvi Pulami
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I've never made a ham glaze before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out perfect and my family loved it.


Shadia Akter
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This glaze is a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loves it. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper next time.


David Gomes
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I love that this glaze is made with real maple syrup. It gives it such a rich and delicious flavor.


Swaleh Salim
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This glaze is so versatile! I've used it on ham, chicken, and pork chops and it's always delicious.


Amber Dysart
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my glaze turned out really thick and goopy. It didn't taste very good either.


Shourov Hossain
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I've made this glaze several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Ahmad Rahi
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This glaze is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less brown sugar next time.


Ghada Abulail
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I was a bit hesitant to try this glaze because I'm not a big fan of bourbon, but I'm so glad I did! The bourbon flavor is subtle and it really adds a nice depth of flavor to the glaze.


M abdullah Khawaja
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This glaze is perfect for a special occasion dinner. It's easy to make and it looks and tastes impressive.


ROCKY GAMING
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I've never been a big fan of ham, but this glaze made me change my mind. It was so delicious and flavorful, I couldn't get enough of it.


benson esinyen
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This glaze is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Yohanes Aweke
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I made this glaze for my Easter ham and it was a hit! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor.


Gaming Salim 420
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Not a fan. The glaze was too thick and goopy, and it didn't have much flavor.


Morgan Phillips
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This glaze is amazing! I've tried many different ham glazes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make.


Alam Baloch
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The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's easily remedied by reducing the amount of brown sugar. Otherwise, it was a great glaze and I'll definitely make it again.


Provie Peace
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this glaze was to make. Just a few simple ingredients and you've got a delicious glaze that's perfect for ham, chicken, or even pork chops.


Francis Ondiko
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This ham glaze is a game-changer! The perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a hint of bourbon that adds a touch of sophistication. My family raved about it, and I'll definitely be making it again soon.