Bradshaw Bourbon and Brown Sugar Glazed Ham Recipe
This bourbon and brown sugar glazed ham takes all the bold flavors of an Old Fashioned cocktail like orange, cherry, bitters, and a good splash of bourbon to create a mouthwatering main dish centerpiece. It’s salty and sweet, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for any holiday table, from Easter lunch to Christmas dinner.
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Servings: 10
Equipment
- roasting pan
- dry measuring cup
- liquid measuring cup
- medium saucepan
- measuring spoons
- basting brush
- meat thermometer
- food processor
Ingredients
- 1 (7.5- to 8-pound) bone-in spiral-cut ham
- ½ cup Luxardo cherries
- 1 tablespoon cherry syrup from Luxardo cherry jar
- ⅓ cup fresh orange juice (from 1 orange)
- 2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup bourbon
- 1 tablespoon Angostura bitters
- Oranges, fresh cherries, and fresh bay leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place the ham cut sides down in a roasting pan. Cover the ham with aluminum foil. Bake for about 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers 130°F. (Note: The ham will take about 12 to 15 minutes per pound to reach the finished temperature of 140°F.)
- Meanwhile, combine the cherries, cherry syrup, and orange juice in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
- Transfer the cherry mixture to a medium saucepan. Add the brown sugar, bourbon, and bitters and simmer until syrupy, about 5 minutes. The glaze will thicken as it cools.
- Remove the ham from the oven and remove the aluminum foil. Pour all but ½ cup of the glaze over the ham. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until the ham reaches 140°F.
- Remove from the oven, transfer to a serving platter, and brush with the reserved glaze. Garnish with oranges, cherries, and fresh bay leaves, if desired.