Serrano Ham Wrapped Dates with Sweet Bourbon Glaze

• Meat

  • 6 oz Serrano ham or prosciutto

• Produce

  • 24 Dates, pitted
  • 2 sprigs Rosemary, Fresh

• Baking & Spices

  • 3/4 cup Brown sugar

• Dairy

  • 6 tbsp Butter
  • 4 oz Manchego cheese

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1/2 cup Bourbon

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Ingredients

• 24 pitted dates
• 4 ounces Manchego cheese, cut into thin 1-inch x ¼ -inch pieces
• 6 ounces Serrano ham or prosciutto
• ½ cup bourbon
• 6 tablespoons butter
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary

Directions

• Slice a slit in one side of each date, allowing you to insert a small chunk of cheese into it. Slice the Serrano ham into 3-inch by 1-inch pieces. Wrap a piece of the ham around each date. In a saucepan, bring the bourbon to a boil and let it reduce to cook off the alcohol. BE CAREFUL! It may ignite. Let it boil for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the butter, brown sugar and rosemary. Lower the heat and cook, whisking occasionally, until the mixture is bubbly and thickened. Remove the rosemary sprigs. Meanwhile, heat a grill pan over medium heat. Place the dates on the grill and cook for about 8 minutes total, slightly rotating every few minutes to brown all sides. Stir the dates into the bourbon glaze and remove them with a slotted spoon. Use a toothpick or cocktail forks when serving. You could also plate the dates on a platter and drizzle them with the bourbon sauce.