Bourbon Brown Sugar Ham Glaze
Versatile Ham Glaze Recipe for Menus
Elevate your ham offerings with a glaze that balances the rich depth of bourbon with sweet brown sugar, tangy mustard, and a warm hint of cloves. Designed for versatility and ease, this recipe delivers consistent results across multiple applications — from buffet service to center-of-plate entrées.
10 mins
Ingredients
| Amount / Quantity | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jones Dairy Farm No Sugar Added Half Ham (about 1.5 lbs.) |
| 1/2 cup | brown sugar |
| 1 tablespoon | bourbon (substitute: apple juice) |
| 1 teaspoon | whole grain mustard |
pinch of ground cloves | |
whole cloves (optional) |
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Directions
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In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, bourbon (or apple juice), whole grain mustard, and a pinch of ground cloves.
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Add more bourbon (or apple juice) as needed until you have a thick glaze.
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Lightly score the fat on the ham and, if desired, stud with whole cloves.
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Place ham in a baking dish, fat side up, and bake for 30 minutes at 325°F.
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Brush glaze evenly over the ham and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 125°F.
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Rest briefly before slicing and serving.
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