By Perre Coleman Magness, The Runaway Spoon
Serves 8 – 10
2 lbs. Canadian bacon, one piece, unsliced
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon bourbon
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cane syrup, molasses or maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Generous grinds of black pepper
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking dish with parchment or non-stick foil.
Place the piece of Canadian bacon in the prepared dish. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, cane syrup, mustard, mustard powder, ginger and pepper. Brush half the glaze over the bacon, spreading along the sides and ends. Add 1 tablespoon of water to the baking dish.
Bake the bacon until it reaches and internal temperature of 165 degrees F. This should take about an hour. About 20 minutes into the cooking time, spoon the remaining glaze over the bacon and continue cooking. When the bacon is done, leave it to rest for 5 minutes or so before slicing and serving. It can be served warm or at room temperature.