Orange and Bourbon Glazed Kurobuta Ham

Name: Orange and Bourbon Glazed Kurobuta Ham
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 Kurobuta Whole Bone-In Ham; 10 whole cloves; 5 whole allspice; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1/2 cup orange marmalade; 1 cup maple syrup; 2 tablespoons bourbon; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 20 turns black pepper; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Author

Snake River Farms

Servings

6 to 8

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

4 hours

Protein

20g/serving

This show-stopping centerpiece combines the rich, juicy flavor of our Kurobuta Whole Bone-In Ham with a luscious glaze of orange marmalade, maple syrup, and smooth bourbon. Fragrant cloves and warm spices infuse the meat as it roasts, while the sweet citrus and caramel notes of the glaze create a glossy, irresistible finish. Perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions, this recipe delivers a tender, flavorful ham that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Ingredients

1 Kurobuta Whole Bone-In Ham
10 whole cloves
5 whole allspice
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
20 turns black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

Prepare the glaze by whisking together the marmalade, maple syrup, bourbon, Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, black pepper and lemon juice.
Apply glaze as specified in the ham section. You may also reserve a small portion of the glaze for serving.
Preheat your oven to 325°F.
Prepare your roasting pan by covering with foil and placing the rack in the pan. Add about 1/2 inch of water to the roasting pan with the whole allspice, cloves and peppercorns. Make sure the water does not submerge the rack.
Lightly score the ham with a knife horizontally and then in the opposite direction to create a cross hatch pattern. Be careful not to cut too deeply into the meat. Place the ham on the prepared roasting rack.
Brush the ham with some of the glaze.
Place ham in the oven and roast for 1 hour.
Glaze the ham a second time and return to the oven and roast for 45 minutes.
Check the temperature of the ham to ensure doneness; once your thermometer reads 125°F remove the ham from the oven. Note: Snake River Farms recommends heating to a 140°F, however, since our hams are fully cooked there is no problem finishing at a lower temperature.
Increase your oven temperature to 425°F.
Brush the ham with any remaining glaze and return the ham to the oven for 4 minutes.
Rotate the ham and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
Remove the ham from the oven and allow to rest 15 minutes.
Slice the ham and serve with any reserved glaze.