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December 15, 2022
Need a fun, unique holiday ham? Look no further! My Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham Recipe is the epitome of holiday bliss..with a BBQ twist. My best-selling Sweet BBQ Rub brings out the natural flavors of the pork and adds a picture-perfect crust. Top this ham with my maple bourbon glaze; you have a winning dish fit for a king.
This recipe would be a fabulous Easter or Christmas Ham. Don’t be surprised when friends and family ask you to cover the main course each year! With a meal this tasty, who can blame them?
This ham may look gourmet, but it’s easy to put together. If you’ve never had homemade glaze, you’re in for a treat! This festive meal is savory and sweet, with a hint of cheery citrus on the back end. Maple and bourbon is a classic combination that’s withstood the test of time. Real maple syrup gives this recipe an authentic taste you’ll never forget.
The Ingredient
My Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham Recipe uses simple ingredients to create a festive meal. In fact, you’ll need less than 10 ingredients! Here’s what you need to add to your shopping cart.
The Smoker Setup
Here’s the main equipment I used for this cook. For more of my favorite grilling accessories, check out this post's equipment and tools section.
The Process for Making Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham
You can find a detailed demonstration of this recipe in the video and recipe card at the bottom of this post. For now, here’s a quick rundown of how I crafted this delicious ham.
The Results
The ham had a total cook time of about 2 ½ hours. It came off the grill with a gorgeous golden crust. Every bite of this Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham was covered in sticky, sweet syrup. The smoke, savoriness, and spice of this ham were out of this world delicious.
Serving Suggestions for Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham
This ham is fabulous on its own, but if you’re cooking it for the holidays, you’ll need a few more additions. Try one of these tasty sides.
Storing Leftover Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham
If you have leftovers, you can store them in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can freeze leftovers for up to 6 months.
To reheat frozen leftovers, thaw them in the fridge, then warm them at 350℉ for 20 minutes, watching to ensure it doesn’t dry out. You can also cover the ham before reheating it, so the top doesn’t cook too fast.
Category
Ham
Cheshire Pork Spiral Cut Ham
Dijon Mustard (or binder of your choice)
Heath Riles BBQ Sweet BBQ Rub
1/2 cup Maple Syrup
1/2 cup Blue Note Bourbon
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
2 tablespoons Butter
1/3 cup Orange Juice
Get PK Grill or any grill of choice ready for 2 zone cooking. Our temp was about 300º. We used Royal Oak Charcoal and Blue Note Bourbon Smoking Chips (coming out soon).
Apply binder to ham, we used Dijon Mustard. Once binder is on, cover with Heath Riles BBQ Sweet BBQ Rub.
Place on small cooking rack if you wish and put on the grill.
Insert ChefAlarm in center and set to 125º.
Once ham reaches 125º, apply glaze. To make the glaze, combine all ingredients and reduce to a syrup like consistency.
Once ham reaches 140º-145º, remove from grill.