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What a mouthful of flavour by injecting a ham with maple syrup and bourbon!

Maple Bourbon Injected Ham

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This Maple Bourbon Injected Ham is easy and delicious. By injecting a Maple Bourbon into the ham, you actually get the maple and Bourbon throughout the ham as opposed to simply on the outside.  It is simple to do and only takes 3 ingredients so try this interesting and delicious way of preparing your next ham. 

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3-4 lbs bone-in ham, nitrate-free (if possible)
  • 1/3 cup Bourbon
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1/3 cup butter

Instructions

  1. In a glass measuring cup, add butter and maple syrup.  Microwave for 30 seconds or until butter has melted.  Stir in the bourbon.
  2. Inject the ham in about 1 inch increments.  Allow ham to rest overnight uncovered if possible.
  3. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. 
  4. Put the ham, flat-side down, on a rack in a roasting pan
  5. Pour 1/4 inch water into the bottom of the pan.
  6. Transfer to the oven and roast until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham registers 145 degrees F
  7. Allow ham to rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Notes

  • SEE POST for tips and tricks
  • Author: Cat
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Main Meals
  • Cuisine: Keto, Low Carb, Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 oz
  • Calories: 160
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5 g
  • Protein: 29 g

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