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Smoked Ham Glaze with Bourbon, Cherry and Orange
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Smoked Ham Glaze with Bourbon, Cherry and Orange

2 h 40 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • unsalted butter (cut into pieces)Dairy226 g
  • light brown sugar (packed)Pantry300 g
  • cherry preserves (or pineapple preserves)Pantry320 g
  • orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible)Beverages360 ml
  • bourbon (medium to top shelf, e.g. Maker's Mark)Beverages120 ml
  • orange (zested, then halved and juiced)Produce1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

299kcal

Carbs
40 g
Proteins
0 g
Fat
15 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Grater
  • Citrus juicer
  • Pastry brush

step by step

Method

  1. Melt the butter with the sugar

    • Place the butter and light brown sugar in a saucepan.
    • Melt over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
    Step 1
  2. Add the remaining glaze ingredients

    • Stir in the cherry preserves, orange juice and bourbon.
    • Zest the orange into the pan, then halve it and squeeze in all its juice.
    • Whisk until smooth and well combined.
    Step 2
  3. Smoke the glaze under the ham

    • Set the pan on the smoker underneath the ham so the drippings fall into it.
    • Let it cook for about two and a half hours, stirring occasionally.
    • Every half hour, baste the ham with the glaze.
    Step 3
  4. Finish and serve

    • The glaze will thicken as it reduces; keep stirring as it cooks.
    • Pour the remaining glaze over the ham to your liking.
    • Once carved, spoon a little more glaze over each slice.
    Step 4