Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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14
servings
8 unit

fully cooked bone-in ham

bone-in

1 cup

brown sugar

packed

1 cup

orange juice

freshly squeezed

1 cup

bourbon

good quality

1.5 tsp

ground cloves

ground

Step 1
~17 min

Place ham in a large resealable plastic bag.

Step 2
~17 min

Whisk together brown sugar, orange juice, bourbon, and ground cloves until blended.

Step 3
~17 min

Pour the mixture into the bag with the ham.

Step 4
~17 min

Seal the bag and turn to coat the ham with the marinade.

Step 5
~17 min

Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight, turning occasionally.

Step 6
~17 min

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 7
~17 min

Remove ham from marinade and place on a rack in a roasting pan.

Step 8
~17 min

Reserve the remaining marinade and place it in the refrigerator until ready to baste.

Step 9
~17 min

Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham with 1/4-inch-deep cuts in a diamond pattern.

Step 10
~17 min

Bake the ham, covered, for 2 hours.

Step 11
~17 min

Baste the ham with about half of the reserved marinade.

Step 12
~17 min

Bake, uncovered, for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, basting the ham 2 more times during the first half hour.

Key Technique: Basting
Step 13
~17 min

Continue baking until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham reads 140°F (60°C).

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a deeper flavor, let the ham marinate for up to 24 hours.

If the ham starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with foil.

Let the ham rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be marinated overnight.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with mashed potatoes

Serve with green beans

Serve with dinner rolls

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Scalloped potatoes
Asparagus with hollandaise sauce
Cranberry sauce

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Common holiday dish, especially during Easter and Christmas.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Easter
Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Special Occasion
Family Gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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