Baked Kurobuta Ham

Baked Kurobuta Ham

Serves 28
Sourced from highly prized, purebred Berkshire hogs, Kurobuta pork is celebrated for its rich marbling and remarkable depth of flavor. Each ham is cured using a traditional family recipe, perfected over the years. The result? An exquisite centerpiece destined to make your meal unforgettable.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole or half Kurobuta ham

bourbon glaze (optional)

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey

Directions

  1. Remove ham from refrigerator 1 hour prior to cooking and bring to room temperature.
  2. Adjust oven rack to lower-third position to make room for ham. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  3. Remove ham wrappings and discard. Place ham, fat side up, in a roasting pan. (If baking half a ham, place flat side down.) Bake until temperature at center of ham reads 140°F on a probe thermometer (3 1/2 to 4 hours for a whole ham and 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours for half a ham).
  4. Remove ham from oven, tent with foil, and allow to rest 15 to 30 minutes before carving. Slice and serve.

Cook’s Tips

For bourbon glaze: Whisk together brown sugar, dry mustard, and bourbon. Brush glaze over ham during last 30 minutes of cooking time. For a glossier appearance, increase oven temperature to 400°F for final 5 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (based on 28 servings)
  • Calories: 160
  • Fat: 8.0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 60.0 mg
  • Sodium: 920.0 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 0 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Added Sugars: 0 g
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Protein: 20.0 g