Peach Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham

Elevate your holiday feast with this Peach Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham as your centerpiece. The harmonious blend of sweet peaches, rich maple syrup, and a hint of bourbon creates a glaze that's both indulgent and unforgettable. Perfect for gatherings, this ham promises to be the centerpiece of your table.

Peach Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham by Nate Cantu @can2_bbq

Ingredients

  • 1 bone-in Heritage Ham (7lbs)
  • 1/2 cup Dijon mustard​
  • 1 cup brown sugar​
  • 1/4 cup bourbon​
  • 1/2 cup peach preserves​
  • 1/4 cup Crown Maple Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon​
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves​
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg​
  • Zest and juice of 1 orange​
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Prep time
20 minutes
Cook time
2 hours and 30 minutes

Instructions

  1. Preheat smoker or oven to 325°F.
  2. Pat the ham dry. Score the surface in a shallow diamond pattern.
  3. Rub the entire ham with Dijon mustard.
  4. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Press onto ham to coat.
  5. In a saucepan, combine peach preserves, maple syrup, bourbon, orange zest, and juice. Simmer 10–15 min until slightly thickened.
  6. Place ham in a roasting pan with a rack or directly on smoker grates. Cook until internal temp reaches 130°F (about 1.5–2 hours).
  7. Begin glazing the ham every 15 minutes with the peach maple bourbon glaze.
  8. Continue cooking until internal temp reaches 140°F (about 30–45 more minutes).
  9. Remove from heat, tent with foil, and rest 15 minutes.
  10. Slice, serve, and drizzle with remaining glaze if desired.