Annette s Great Ham Glaze

½ cup packed brown sugar

8 tablespoons butter

½ cup gold rum (such as Bacardi Gold®)

¼ cup dark molasses

3 tablespoons spicy mustard

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

Combine brown sugar, butter, rum, molasses, mustard, and cider vinegar in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring constantly, until sugar has melted and the glaze has thickened, about 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.