Honey-Bourbon-Glazed Ham

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The sweet, sticky glaze on this juicy ham is subtly spiced with fennel, coriander and star anise. Slideshow:  Delicious Ham Recipes 

By Ben Towill
December 2013

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Credit: © Petrina Tinslay

Recipe Summary test

active:
45 mins
total:
3 hrs 30 mins
Yield:
16 to 20
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°. Place the ham in a large roasting pan and add 1 cup of water. Cover the pan with foil and bake the ham for about 2 hours and 45 minutes, basting occasionally with any accumulated juices, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 120°.

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  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the sugar with 2 tablespoons of water and cook over moderately high heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until a lightly golden caramel forms, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and quickly add the fennel seeds, coriander seeds, star anise, bay leaves, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, chile and orange zest; let sit for about 20 seconds, until fragrant. Carefully add the bourbon, soy sauce and honey. Return the glaze to a simmer and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.

  • Remove the foil and brush the ham with the glaze. Roast for 30 minutes longer, glazing every 10 minutes, until the top is lightly caramelized. Transfer the ham to a platter and let rest for 15 minutes. Skim the fat from the pan juices and transfer them to a bowl. Serve the ham with the pan juices.

Make Ahead

The glaze can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Rewarm before using.

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