Clove and Cider Glazed Ham

INGREDIENTS

• 6 whole cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 7-8 lb spiral-cut ham
• 1 three-inch cinnamon stick
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup fresh apple cider

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Place ham in 9x13 inch baking dish
3. Combine all remaining ingredients in small saucepan.
4. Bring to a simmer while whisking occasionally.
5. Cook over low-med heat for approximately 25 minutes until reduced to 3/4 cup.
6. Pour glaze over ham.
7. Cover tightly with foil.
8. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, basting every 15 minutes until heated throughout.
9. Transfer to platter.
10. Strain juices from the ham into small saucepan.
11. Boil and cook until reduced to glaze, approx 8-10 mins.
12. Spoon glaze over ham and serve.

Clove and Molasses Butter

(Try on sweet potatoes, cinnamon toast, pancakes, or even pork chops.)

INGREDIENTS

• 1/16 teaspoon ground clove. (Can use coffee grinder.)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black peppercorns.
• 1/4 teaspoon dark molasses
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) softened, unsalted butter.

1. Place butter in medium bowl and use spatula to mash until spreadable.
2. Add salt, pepper, clove and molasses to the butter.
3. Stir until combined.