Bourbon-Glazed Ham with Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze

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A succulent baked ham coated in a rich bourbon-infused glaze with brown sugar and Dijon mustard for a perfect holiday centerpiece. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, pairs bone-in spiral ham, brown sugar, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 90 min Serves 12 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place the 8 lb bone-in spiral ham flat side down in a roasting pan with 1/2 cup water in the bottom.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp ground cloves until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Brush half of the glaze evenly over the ham, covering all exposed surfaces.
  4. Step 4: Cover the ham loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour, basting with remaining glaze every 20 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and sticky, and the internal temperature reaches 140°F.
  6. Step 6: Let rest 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

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