Description
A deliciously glazed ham featuring a spiced cherry and port wine combination that elevates its flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 lb fully cooked bone-in ham
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup cherry preserves
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Port wine
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cloves
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325° F.
- Prep the ham by cutting off the rind, or skin. Place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Score the fat on the ham in a crosshatch pattern.
- Add a cup or so of water to the bottom of the roasting pan.
- Place a piece of parchment paper over the ham and then cover the whole roasting pan tightly with foil.
- Bake the ham for 20 to 25 minutes per pound until it reaches an internal temperature of 140° F.
- To make the glaze, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the cherry preserves, brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, Port wine, lemon juice, kosher salt, cinnamon, cloves, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for a few minutes. Set aside until needed.
- Once the ham reaches 130° F begin to add the glaze.
- Remove the foil and parchment and brush a thick layer of glaze over the ham.
- Return to the oven uncovered and continue to roast for another 10 minutes.
- Add another layer of glaze and continue roasting.
- Repeat as necessary until the ham has reached 140° F and the glaze begins to caramelize.
- The ham is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 140° F. Tent with a piece of foil and let rest until ready to serve.
Notes
- Ensure to check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer for accurate doneness.
- The glaze can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- For extra flavor, let the ham marinate for a few hours before cooking, applying the glaze as needed during the cooking process.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg