Description
Sweet, smoky, and citrus-kissed—this Maple-Bourbon Ham is holiday-level flavor with everyday ease. Glazed with maple syrup, orange juice, bourbon, and warm cloves, it roasts into a caramelized beauty perfect for slicing, shredding, or piling high on slider buns. Make it once, crave it forever.
Ingredients
1 (4–6 lb) fully cooked boneless ham
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup bourbon
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp ground cloves or 8–10 whole cloves
Zest of 1 orange
Optional: 1 tbsp brown sugar for extra caramelization
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Score ham in a crosshatch pattern.
In a saucepan, combine maple syrup, bourbon, orange juice, mustard, cloves, and zest. Simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
Place ham in a roasting pan. Brush with glaze and cover loosely with foil.
Roast for 1.5–2 hours, basting every 20–30 minutes with glaze. Remove foil for last 20 minutes to caramelize.
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing or shredding for sliders.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5–2 hrs
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 / serving
- Sugar: 10g / serving
- Carbohydrates: 12g / serving
- Protein: 30g / serving