Cherry Bourbon-Glazed Ham

Name: Cherry Bourbon-Glazed Ham
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 8 - 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 fully cooked bone-in ham (about 7 lbs total; preferably shank end); 1 1/2 c. tart cherry juice; 1/2 c. cherry jam; 1/2 c. bourbon; 2 whole star anise; 1 1 1/2-inch-piece ginger, peeled and sliced; 1 tsp. soy sauce; 1/2 tsp. black peppercorns; 2 bunches scallions; 1 tbsp. olive oil; Kosher salt and pepper

Cherry + bourbon = our new favorite flavor combo.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Feb 27, 2023

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Yields:

8 - 10 serving(s)

Total Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

Cal/Serv:

406

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Take ham to new heights with a tangy-sweet glaze made with tart cherry juice, cherry jam, and bourbon. The glaze is both brushed on the ham during baking and broiled with scallions for a sticky, deliciously caramelized accompaniment to the meat.

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Ingredients

1/2
fully cooked bone-in ham (about 7 lbs total; preferably shank end)
1 1/2 cups
tart cherry juice
1/2 cup
cherry jam
1/2 cup
bourbon
2
whole star anise
1
1 1/2-inch-piece ginger, peeled and sliced
1 tsp.
soy sauce
1/2 tsp.
black peppercorns
2
bunches scallions
1 Tbsp.
olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 375°F. Place ham, cut side down, on rack set in roasting pan; add 1/4 cup water to pan. Score ham on all sides in diamond pattern, cutting only 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch deep. Cover ham and pan tightly with foil and bake 1 1/2 hours.
2. Step 2In medium saucepan on medium, combine cherry juice, jam, bourbon, star anise, ginger, soy sauce, and peppercorns. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 3/4 cup, 20 to 25 minutes.
3. Step 3Brush 1/4 cup glaze over ham and bake, uncovered, 15 minutes. Rotate ham in oven and repeat with second 1/4 cup glaze; bake until ham is heated through and internal temperature reaches 140°F, 25 to 30 minutes more.
4. Step 4Heat broiler. On rimmed baking sheet, toss scallions with oil, 1 tablespoon glaze, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Broil until tender and slightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve alongside sliced ham and remaining glaze.