Beer Boiled Ham Recipe

Name: Beer Boiled Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 190 min
Total time: 205 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: One 6-8 pound bone-in ham; 2 cups dark lager or amber ale

This incredibly flavorful beer-boiled ham is a family heirloom recipe, passed down through generations from a Norwegian restaurant! Tender, juicy, and infused with rich beer flavor, this simple recipe is perfect for your holiday gatherings. Prepare to impress your guests with this surprisingly easy-to-make classic.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 190 mins

Calories 85.1 kcal

Protein 1g

Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beer Boiled Ham

One 6-8 pound bone-in ham
2 cups dark lager or amber ale

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How to Make Beer Boiled Ham

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Unwrap the ham and place it in a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot.
Pour 2 cups of beer (preferably a dark lager or amber ale) over the ham, ensuring it's mostly submerged. Add 1 cup of water to the pot.
Add 1 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup honey, 1 tablespoon whole cloves, 1 teaspoon ground allspice and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper to the bottom of the pot.
Cover the Dutch oven and bake for 2-4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 145°F (63°C). Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Flip the ham halfway through cooking.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. The resting time allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful ham.
Garnish with fresh parsley or your favorite holiday garnish, and enjoy!