Pecan, Bourbon And Cane Syrup Ham Recipe

Name: Pecan, Bourbon And Cane Syrup Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10-11 pound) fresh bone-in ham (butt portion); 1 tablespoon rubbed sage; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup cane syrup; 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup bourbon; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 3/4 cup chopped pecans; Satsuma orange wedges, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 (10-11 pound) fresh bone-in ham (butt portion)
1 tablespoon rubbed sage
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup cane syrup
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup bourbon
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Satsuma orange wedges, for garnish

1
Preheat oven to 325.
2
Score ham skin and fat, making shallow (1/8-inch-deep) cuts about 1 1/2 inches apart in a diamond pattern.
3
Combine sage and next 4 ingredients.
4
Rub mixture over ham.
5
Place ham, fat side up, on a lightly greased rack in an aluminum foil-lined roasting pan.
6
Bake at 325 for 3 hours.
7
Meanwhile, bring cane syrup and next 3 ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low, and simmer 3 minutes.
8
Add pecans, and simmer, stirring frequently, 3 minutes or until thick and syrupy.
9
Remove ham from oven.
10
Spread glaze over top of ham.
11
Bake 30 minutes, basting with pan juices every 10 minutes.
12
Shield with foil to prevent excessive browning, and bake 30 more minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into center of ham registers 145.
13
Let stand 30 minutes before slicing.
14
Garnish, if desired.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10-11 pound) fresh bone-in ham (butt portion), 1 tablespoon rubbed sage, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 5 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Pecan, Bourbon And Cane Syrup Ham falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pecan, Bourbon And Cane Syrup Ham

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