Clove-and-Cider-Glazed Ham
- One 7- to 8-pound spiral-cut ham
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- One 3-inch cinnamon stick
- 6 whole cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- Preheat the oven to 375.
- Place the ham in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, combine all of the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally.
- Cook over moderately low heat until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 25 minutes.
- Pour the glaze over the ham, leaving the spices on the meat.
- Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting every 15 minutes, until heated through.
- Transfer to a platter.
- Strain the pan juices into a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil and cook until reduced to a glaze, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Spoon the glaze over the ham; serve.
ham, apple cider, light brown sugar, unsalted butter, mustard, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, black peppercorns, nutmeg
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/clove-and-cider-glazed-ham (may not work)