Twice Smoked Easter Ham
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
15 people
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Calories
446 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Twice Smoked Easter Ham
Description
The ham is placed in a preheated smoker at 275-325°F and cooked uncovered, allowing the exterior to deepen in color while basting with its own juices every 20 to 30 minutes. The glaze is prepared separately by gently heating Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, fruit preserves such as Peach Habanero or Apricot Jalapeno, and Dijon or whole grain mustard until combined. Once the ham reaches an internal temperature of 130°F and the outside is golden brown, it is basted with the fruit glaze twice over several minutes to form a sticky, flavorful coating.
This process results in a ham with smoky, sweet, and spicy notes layered together. The glaze adds a fruity kick against the smoky background, which contrasts with the traditional savory profile. The spiral cut makes the ham easy to serve by the slice.
The ham is ideally served warm for Easter or other festive meals. It benefits from slow smoking to enhance moisture and flavor. No additional notes are provided.
Ingredients
- 9 Pound ham smoked spiral
Spicy Fruit Glaze
- 2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- ¼ Cup brown sugar
- 6 Tablespoons fruit preserves such as Peach Habanero or Apricot Jalapeno, spicy
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard or whole grain mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 275-325 degrees.
- Place the spiral ham with all of its juices in a foil pan or roasting pan, and place on the smoker.
- While the ham is smoking, prepare the Cajun inspired fruit glaze. Place all of the ham glaze ingredients in a small pan and gently heat over medium-low heat. Stir frequently until the glaze is well combined and all of the brown sugar has melted. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Smoke the pre-smoked ham, uncovered, until it reaches an internal temperature of 130 degrees. Baste with the ham drippings/juices about every 20-30 minutes. If one side of the ham is getting darker than the other, rotate the ham. When the outside of the ham has reached a golden brown color you can cover it with foil to prevent further browning.
- Once the ham has reached 130 degrees, baste the ham with the spicy fruit glaze. Cook for about 10 minutes then glaze the ham again.
- Remove the double smoked ham from the smoker and serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 199mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 3170mg | 132% |
| Potassium | 800mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 461IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 64mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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