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Smoked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze

This smoked ham is coated in a homemade spice rub, cooked in a smoker, then brushed with a homemade brown sugar and maple glaze. The ultimate holiday ham recipe that doesn't require any oven space!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 448 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 7 lbs bone in ham you can go larger or smaller, just adjust the cook time accordingly
  • 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)
  • Fresh herbs and fruit for garnish
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Preheat a smoker to 250 degrees F. Load the smoker with cherry wood chips.
  2. Coat a disposable aluminum pan with cooking spray. Place the ham cut side down in the pan.
  3. Sprinkle the spice rub all over the exterior of the ham. 
  4. Place the pan in the smoker and cook for one hour.
  5. Continue to cook the ham for another 2-3 hours, basting every 30-45 minutes with the 2 cups of apple cider. 
  6. The ham is done when a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham reads 140 degrees F.
  7. While the ham is smoking, make the glaze.
  8. Place the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup and remaining 1/4 cup of apple cider in a pan over medium heat.
  9. Bring the pan to a simmer. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until glaze has just thickened.
  10. 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

  • I use a pre-cooked, spiral cut ham for this recipe that is around 7 pounds.
  • I recommend that you smoke your ham in a disposable aluminum pan to keep the mess to a minimum.
  • Be sure to place the cut side of the ham face down in the pan as shown in the photos.

Nutrition Information

Calories 448kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 165mg (55%) Sodium 681mg (28%) Potassium 744mg (21%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 285IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 448

% 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.