Smoked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
448 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Smoked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
Description
This recipe calls for a bone-in ham, ideally pre-cooked and spiral cut, rubbed generously with BBQ spices and smoked at 250°F with cherry wood chips. Smoking infuses the ham with a gentle smokiness while keeping it moist. The glaze combines butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and apple cider, simmered until thickened and applied to the ham near the end of cooking to create a sweet, shiny coating.
The smoking process, augmented by basting with apple cider every 30-45 minutes, keeps the ham moist and flavorful. The resulting ham balances richness from butter and sweetness from brown sugar and maple syrup, with a hint of fruit acidity from the cider. Garnishing with fresh herbs and fruit adds color and freshness when served.
The recipe recommends using a disposable pan for easy cleanup and placing the cut side of the ham down to aid cooking. Adjust cooking time based on ham size and monitor internal temperature until it hits 140°F for safe doneness. The glaze is prepared separately and brushed on after smoking completes.
Ingredients
- 7 lbs ham you can go larger or smaller, just adjust the cook time accordingly, bone in
- 1/3 cup bbq rub
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 1/4 cups apple cider divided use (not apple cider vinegar)
- herbs fresh, for garnish
- Fruit fresh, for garnish
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat a smoker to 250 degrees F. Load the smoker with cherry wood chips.
- Coat a disposable aluminum pan with cooking spray. Place the ham cut side down in the pan.
- Sprinkle the spice rub all over the exterior of the ham.
- Place the pan in the smoker and cook for one hour.
- Continue to cook the ham for another 2-3 hours, basting every 30-45 minutes with the 2 cups of apple cider.
- The ham is done when a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham reads 140 degrees F.
- While the ham is smoking, make the glaze.
- Place the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup and remaining 1/4 cup of apple cider in a pan over medium heat.
- Bring the pan to a simmer. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until glaze has just thickened.
- Brush the glaze all over the ham. Transfer the ham to a platter. Garnish the ham with herbs and fruit if desired, then serve.
Notes
- Using a pre-cooked, spiral cut ham around 7 pounds allows for easier serving and predictable cook times.
- Smoking the ham in a disposable aluminum pan minimizes cleanup and helps collect drippings.
- Place the ham cut side down in the pan to ensure even cooking and prevent drying out.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 165mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 681mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 744mg | 16% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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