Bacardi Rum Ham Recipe 🥃

Ingredients

• 1 pre-cooked ham (about 3–4 lbs)

• 1½ cups Bacardi Superior (or Gold) Rum

• ½ cup pineapple juice

• ½ cup light brown sugar

• 1½ tablespoons salt

• 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns

• 3–5 cups water (enough to submerge ham)

• 2 teaspoons ground allspice (or 6 whole allspice berries)

• Pineapple rings and maraschino cherries, for garnish

Directions

1. Prepare the simmer liquid:
   In a large pot, combine 1 cup Bacardi rum, pineapple juice, peppercorns, allspice, and cloves if you have them. Bring to a gentle boil and let simmer for about 3 minutes.

2. Add the sweet & salty:
   Lower the heat, then stir in the brown sugar and salt until dissolved.

3. Heat the ham:
   Place the ham in the pot, adding enough water to just cover it. Simmer gently for about 25 minutes so the flavors soak in and the ham is warmed through.

4. The rum finish:
   Take the pot off the heat. Pour in the remaining ½ cup of Bacardi rum. Let the ham rest in the warm liquid for another 10 minutes. This lets the aroma and a bit of that rum flavor soak in without cooking off.

5. Garnish and serve:
   Remove the ham and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice, then serve with pineapple rings and cherries on top. Drizzle a little of the cooking liquid over each serving for extra flavor.

Extra Tips for Bacardi

• Boost the spice: Bacardi is lighter than Sailor Jerry, so adding allspice or a dash of cinnamon gives the ham a nice warmth.

• Citrusy twist: For extra zing, squeeze in a bit of fresh orange juice with the pineapple juice.

• Optional glaze: Mix equal parts Bacardi rum, brown sugar, and a spoonful of Dijon mustard. Brush over the ham and broil briefly for a sweet, caramelized finish.

Final thought:

This Bacardi rum ham is sweet, slightly tropical, and has a grown-up twist that makes it the star of any party—no “It’s Always Sunny” knowledge required. It’s just really good ham.

Let me know if you want a matching Bacardi cocktail recipe to go with it!