Honey-and-Rye-Glazed Ham
A succulent bone-in ham glazed with a flavorful mixture of rye whiskey, honey, and molasses, with a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. Perfect for special occasions and holiday dinners.
Ingredients
- •1½ cups rye whiskey
- •¾ cup honey
- •¼ cup mildflavored (light) molasses
- •1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- •½ teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- •13 pound cured smoked bone-in ham
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk 1 1/2 cups rye whiskey (bourbon or other whiskey will do, too), 3/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper in a medium bowl.
5 min
- 2.
Set one 12-14-pound cured smoked bone-in ham (skin removed if needed) on a rack in a large roasting pan and pour in 2 cups water. Score fat in a crosshatch pattern. Brush ham with rye whiskey mixture and roast, basting every 20 minutes with pan juices and tenting with foil if browning too quickly, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of ham registers 135°F, 1 1/2-2 hours.
120 min
- 3.
Transfer ham to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with pan juices.
10 min
