Honey-Glazed Smoked Ham​

  • Cooking Time: 3 to 4 hours at 250°F (for a 8–10 lb pre-cooked ham)
  • Serving: 8-10
  • Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients:

For the Ham:

  • 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (8–10 lbs), spiral-sliced or whole

  • 1 cup apple juice or water (for moisture in the pan)

Honey Glaze:

  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • ¼ tsp clove or allspice (optional, for holiday vibes)
  • Pinch of black pepper

Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving – 6 oz with glaze)

  • Calories: ~340 kcal
  • Protein: ~30g
  • Fat: ~14g
  • Saturated Fat: ~5g
  • Carbs: ~20g
  • Sugars: ~18g
  • Sodium: ~900mg

Note: Nutrition varies depending on glaze thickness and ham cut.

 Instructions:

1. Preheat Pellet Grill:

  • Set to 250°F using apple, cherry, or pecan pellets for a sweet, mellow smoke.

2. Prep the Ham:

  • Remove any packaging and netting.

  • Let ham sit at room temp for 30 minutes before cooking.

  • Place ham cut-side down in a foil pan with 1 cup of apple juice or water.

3. Smoke the Ham:

  • Place pan in the pellet grill and smoke at 250°F for about 2½ to 3 hours, until the internal temp reaches 130°F.

4. Make the Glaze:

  • In a saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, and spices.

  • Simmer gently over low heat for 5 minutes until thickened.

5. Glaze and Finish:

  • Brush ham generously with glaze.

  • Increase grill temp to 300°F and cook for another 30–45 minutes, brushing with more glaze every 10–15 minutes until caramelized and internal temp hits 140°F.

6. Rest & Serve:

  • Let ham rest 15–20 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra glaze or pan drippings!

Pro Tips:

  • Use spiral-sliced ham for easier serving and more glaze penetration.

  • For crispy caramelization, broil the ham for 2–3 minutes after grilling.

  • Pair with scalloped potatoes, smoked green beans, or grilled pineapple.